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ZIP 44128

Pop. 27,122·Cuyahoga County·117th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,411/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$554
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ZIP 44128 · $1,411
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,250/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
$16,932/yr
At $1,411/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44128 (Warrensville Heights, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,122
Median income
$43,993
Median age
40.8
Renters
49.9%
Age distribution
22.5%
20.1%
21.3%
13.3%
22.9%
Under 1822.5%
18–3420.1%
35–5421.3%
55–6413.3%
65+22.9%
Gender
42.3%
57.7%
Male42.3%
Female57.7%
Race & ethnicity
92.6%
White3.3%
Black92.6%
Hispanic1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
32%
37.3%
19.2%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma32%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+19.2%
Housing tenure
50.1%
49.9%
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44128 in Warrensville Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,027 → $43,993
up 15.7%
Population
28,405 → 27,122
down 4.5%
Renter share
50.8% → 49.9%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 19.2%
+4.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44128 in Warrensville Heights, OH now reports about $43,993, up from $38,027 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,405 to 27,122 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15% to 19.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44128 covers Warrensville Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,411/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($43,993/yr), ZIP 44128 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44128?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44128 (Warrensville Heights, OH) is $1,411. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44128 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44128's median rent of $1,411/mo is $554 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44128 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44128 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #117 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,411/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44128?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,411/mo in ZIP 44128. The local median household income is $43,993/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44128?

Rent in ZIP 44128 has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44128 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44128 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,411/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($43,993/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44128 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44128 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.9% of ZIP 44128 households are renters, while 50.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44128 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44128 compare to the rest of Warrensville Heights?

ZIP 44128 is pricier than Warrensville Heights as a whole. At $1,411/mo, it's $116 above the Warrensville Heights citywide median of $1,295/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44128 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44128 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,411/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 44128's median household income ($43,993/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44128 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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