ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44145

Part of Westlake, OH

Pop. 34,104·Cuyahoga County·17th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,878/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$54

Reported rents

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ZIP 44145 · $1,878

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,280

1 BR

$1,460

2 BR

$1,760

3 BR

$2,260

4 BR+

$2,420

Research median

$1,760/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 44145 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44145 changed +4.9% 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 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($112,200) is $2,805 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,420).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44126, 4 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,290/mo), about $7,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44145. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,536/yr

At $1,878/mo median

Location

CityWestlake

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44145 (Westlake, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,104

Median income

$112,200

Median age

46.9

Renters

26.9%

Age distribution

20.2%

15.7%

24.3%

14.7%

25.1%

Under 1820.2%

18–3415.7%

35–5424.3%

55–6414.7%

65+25.1%

Gender

47.2%

52.8%

Male47.2%

Female52.8%

Race & ethnicity

85.4%

White85.4%

Black2.1%

Hispanic4.4%

Asian6.1%

Other2%

Education (25+)

15.3%

19.9%

60.2%

No HS diploma4.6%

HS diploma15.3%

Some college19.9%

Bachelor's+60.2%

Housing tenure

73.1%

26.9%

Owner73.1%

Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44145 in Westlake, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$98,285 → $112,200

up 14.2%

Population

34,049 → 34,104

up 0.2%

Renter share

28% → 26.9%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

55.6% → 60.2%

+4.6 pts

Median age

46.3 → 46.9

+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $112,200 today, compared with $98,285 five years earlier. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.6% to 60.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44145 covers Westlake, OH. The median rent here is $1,878/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($112,200/yr), ZIP 44145 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44145?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,878/mo in ZIP 44145. The local median household income is $112,200/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44145?

Rent in ZIP 44145 has risen 4.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

How does ZIP 44145 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44145 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #17 of 229 at $1,878/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44145 changed +4.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.