ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44134

Part of Parma, OH

Pop. 37,774·Cuyahoga County·36th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,714/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

-$218

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ZIP 44134 · $1,714

More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,030

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,410

3 BR

$1,810

4 BR+

$1,940

Research median

$1,410/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 44134 usually run 1.5% below trend in December and 1.4% above it in July, about $50 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44134 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44134 changed +10.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 44134 is 72.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,625) is $1,716 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,410); a 3-bedroom is $1,810.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44129, 2 miles away, rents for 35% less ($1,115/mo), about $7,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44134. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,568/yr

At $1,714/mo median

Location

CityParma

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44134 (Parma, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,774

Median income

$68,625

Median age

43.9

Renters

22.4%

Age distribution

18.5%

21.2%

24.4%

15.4%

20.4%

Under 1818.5%

18–3421.2%

35–5424.4%

55–6415.4%

65+20.4%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

84.7%

White84.7%

Black3.6%

Hispanic5.6%

Asian2.8%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

35.9%

30.3%

25.6%

No HS diploma8.3%

HS diploma35.9%

Some college30.3%

Bachelor's+25.6%

Housing tenure

77.6%

22.4%

Owner77.6%

Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44134 in Parma, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,156 → $1,714

up 48.3%

Income

$57,861 → $68,625

up 18.6%

Population

37,631 → 37,774

up 0.4%

Renter share

24.4% → 22.4%

-2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

23.2% → 25.6%

+2.4 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 44134 in Parma, OH has climbed from $1,156 to $1,714, a 48.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,861 in 2021 to $68,625 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 22.4% of households, compared with 24.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.6% of adults here, versus 23.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 44134 in Parma, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44134 covers Parma, OH. The median rent here is $1,714/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($68,625/yr), ZIP 44134 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,714/mo in ZIP 44134. The local median household income is $68,625/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44134?

Rent in ZIP 44134 has risen 10.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 44134?

Asking rents in ZIP 44134 are usually lowest in December, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $50 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 44134 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44134 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #36 of 229 at $1,714/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44134 changed +10.7%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.