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ZIP 44122

Pop. 36,678·Cuyahoga County·14th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,985/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
+$20
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ZIP 44122 · $1,985
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,840/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,820/yr
At $1,985/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44122 (Shaker Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,678
Median income
$101,230
Median age
45.5
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
21.4%
16.3%
24.5%
12.4%
25.4%
Under 1821.4%
18–3416.3%
35–5424.5%
55–6412.4%
65+25.4%
Gender
45.3%
54.7%
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Race & ethnicity
58.5%
29.1%
White58.5%
Black29.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian5.5%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
12.2%
22%
62.3%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma12.2%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+62.3%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44122 in Shaker Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,492 → $1,985
up 33.0%
Income
$91,598 → $101,230
up 10.5%
Population
36,212 → 36,678
up 1.3%
Renter share
36.7% → 38.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
64.7% → 62.3%
-2.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 44122 in Shaker Heights, OH paid around $1,492 a month. That figure now sits near $1,985, up 33.0% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $91,598 to $101,230 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 44122 in Shaker Heights, OH adding about 466 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.7% to 38.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.7% to 62.3% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 44122 in Shaker Heights, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44122 covers Shaker Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,985/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($101,230/yr), ZIP 44122 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44122?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44122 (Shaker Heights, OH) is $1,985. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44122's median rent of $1,985/mo is $20 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44122 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #14 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,985/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,985/mo in ZIP 44122. The local median household income is $101,230/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44122?

Rent in ZIP 44122 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44122 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,985/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($101,230/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44122 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 44122 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44122 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44122 compare to the rest of Shaker Heights?

ZIP 44122 is pricier than Shaker Heights as a whole. At $1,985/mo, it's $279 above the Shaker Heights citywide median of $1,706/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44122 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,985/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 44122's median household income ($101,230/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44122 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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