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ZIP 44135

Pop. 28,022·Cuyahoga County·56th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,637/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$328
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ZIP 44135 · $1,637
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,280/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
$19,644/yr
At $1,637/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44135 (Cleveland, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,022
Median income
$53,848
Median age
37.9
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
23.7%
20.7%
27.8%
13.6%
14.2%
Under 1823.7%
18–3420.7%
35–5427.8%
55–6413.6%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
54.8%
15.7%
19.8%
White54.8%
Black15.7%
Hispanic19.8%
Asian5.3%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
14.7%
38.5%
26.9%
19.9%
No HS diploma14.7%
HS diploma38.5%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+19.9%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44135 in Cleveland, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,622 → $53,848
up 29.4%
Population
26,836 → 28,022
up 4.4%
Renter share
40.4% → 39.8%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 19.9%
+3.7 pts
Median age
39.2 → 37.9
-1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,848 today, compared with $41,622 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 26,836 residents to roughly 28,022. College-educated residents now make up 19.9% of adults here, versus 16.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44135 covers Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $1,637/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($53,848/yr), ZIP 44135 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44135?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44135 (Cleveland, OH) is $1,637. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44135 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44135's median rent of $1,637/mo is $328 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44135 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44135 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #56 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,637/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44135?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,637/mo in ZIP 44135. The local median household income is $53,848/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44135?

Rent in ZIP 44135 has increased 24.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44135 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44135 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,637/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($53,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44135 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44135 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 44135 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44135 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44135 compare to the rest of Cleveland?

ZIP 44135 is pricier than Cleveland as a whole. At $1,637/mo, it's $207 above the Cleveland citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44135 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44135 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,637/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 44135's median household income ($53,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44135 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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