ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44137

Part of Maple Heights, OH

Pop. 23,285·Cuyahoga County·67th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,574/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$358

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 44137 · $1,574

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,330

2 BR

$1,610

3 BR

$2,070

4 BR+

$2,220

Research median

$1,610/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 44137 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44137 changed +11.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($53,918) is $1,348 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,330); a 2-bedroom is $1,610.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44146, 3 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,043/mo), about $6,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44137. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,888/yr

At $1,574/mo median

Location

CityMaple Heights

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44137 (Maple Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,285

Median income

$53,918

Median age

37.8

Renters

37.2%

Age distribution

26.8%

20.4%

24%

12.5%

16.4%

Under 1826.8%

18–3420.4%

35–5424%

55–6412.5%

65+16.4%

Gender

48.4%

51.6%

Male48.4%

Female51.6%

Race & ethnicity

21.1%

74.1%

White21.1%

Black74.1%

Hispanic1.4%

Asian0.8%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

36.6%

37.6%

16%

No HS diploma9.8%

HS diploma36.6%

Some college37.6%

Bachelor's+16%

Housing tenure

62.8%

37.2%

Owner62.8%

Renter37.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 44137 in Maple Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,097 → $1,574

up 43.5%

Income

$45,126 → $53,918

up 19.5%

Population

23,636 → 23,285

down 1.5%

Renter share

40.3% → 37.2%

-3.1 pts

Bachelor's+

14% → 16%

+2.0 pts

Median age

40.1 → 37.8

-2.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 44137 in Maple Heights, OH has climbed 43.5% since 2023, going from about $1,097 per month to roughly $1,574 today. Household income in the area moved from $45,126 to $53,918 across the same window, up 19.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,636 to 23,285 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 37.2% of households rent today, against 40.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14% to 16%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 44137 in Maple Heights, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44137 covers Maple Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,574/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($53,918/yr), ZIP 44137 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44137?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,574/mo in ZIP 44137. The local median household income is $53,918/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44137?

Rent in ZIP 44137 has risen 11.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

How does ZIP 44137 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44137 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #67 of 229 at $1,574/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44137 changed +11.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.