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ZIP 44145

Part of Westlake, OH
Pop. 34,104·Cuyahoga County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,853/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$112
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44145 · $1,853
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,236/yr
At $1,853/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.1% YoY, -4.3% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44145 covers Westlake, OH. The median rent here is $1,853/mo as of July 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 decreased 8.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44145?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44145 (Westlake, OH) is $1,853. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44145 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44145's median rent of $1,853/mo is $112 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44145 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44145 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #22 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,853/mo.

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 $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,853/mo in ZIP 44145. The local median household income is $112,200/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44145?

Rent in ZIP 44145 has decreased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 44145 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44145 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,853/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($112,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44145 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44145 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 44145 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44145 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44145 compare to the rest of Westlake?

ZIP 44145 sits right at the Westlake citywide median of $1,853/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44145 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44145 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,853/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 44145's median household income ($112,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44145 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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