ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44125

Part of Garfield Heights, OH

Pop. 29,461·Cuyahoga County·98th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,422/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

-$510

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 44125 · $1,422

More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,150

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,790

4 BR+

$1,910

Research median

$1,390/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44125 is 2% below its high of $1,451 in May 2026, at $1,422 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44125 changed +2.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,363) is $1,434 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,390); a 3-bedroom is $1,790.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44105, 3 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,187/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44125. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,064/yr

At $1,422/mo median

Location

CityGarfield Heights

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44125 (Garfield Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,461

Median income

$57,363

Median age

38.6

Renters

37.8%

Age distribution

22.3%

24.5%

21%

16.3%

15.9%

Under 1822.3%

18–3424.5%

35–5421%

55–6416.3%

65+15.9%

Gender

44.7%

55.3%

Male44.7%

Female55.3%

Race & ethnicity

37.3%

50.7%

White37.3%

Black50.7%

Hispanic6.6%

Other5.4%

Education (25+)

38.5%

35.3%

17%

No HS diploma9.2%

HS diploma38.5%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+17%

Housing tenure

62.2%

37.8%

Owner62.2%

Renter37.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 44125 in Garfield Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,097 → $1,422

up 29.6%

Income

$49,070 → $57,363

up 16.9%

Population

29,367 → 29,461

up 0.3%

Renter share

39.9% → 37.8%

-2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

18.2% → 17%

-1.2 pts

Median age

39.8 → 38.6

-1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 44125 in Garfield Heights, OH has shifted from $1,097 to $1,422, up 29.6% since 2023. Household income in the area moved from $49,070 to $57,363 across the same window, up 16.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 39.9% to 37.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 44125 in Garfield Heights, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44125 covers Garfield Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,422/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($57,363/yr), ZIP 44125 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44125?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,422/mo in ZIP 44125. The local median household income is $57,363/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44125?

Rent in ZIP 44125 has risen 2.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2% below its high of $1,451 in May 2026.

How does ZIP 44125 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44125 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #98 of 229 at $1,422/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44125 changed +2.3%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.