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ZIP 44146

Part of Bedford, OH
Pop. 29,349·Cuyahoga County·202nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,078/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$887
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ZIP 44146 · $1,078
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,240/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
$12,936/yr
At $1,078/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.4% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44146 (Bedford, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,349
Median income
$54,925
Median age
43.4
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
18.8%
23.3%
20.4%
15.7%
21.9%
Under 1818.8%
18–3423.3%
35–5420.4%
55–6415.7%
65+21.9%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
30.5%
59.5%
White30.5%
Black59.5%
Hispanic4.6%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
37.2%
35.6%
21.5%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma37.2%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+21.5%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44146 in Bedford, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,302 → $54,925
up 13.7%
Population
29,686 → 29,349
down 1.1%
Renter share
46.8% → 42.9%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22.1% → 21.5%
-0.6 pts
Median age
45.2 → 43.4
-1.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $54,925 today, compared with $48,302 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 29,686 to 29,349 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 42.9% of households rent today, against 46.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44146 covers Bedford, OH. The median rent here is $1,078/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($54,925/yr), ZIP 44146 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44146?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44146 (Bedford, OH) is $1,078. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44146 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44146's median rent of $1,078/mo is $887 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44146 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44146 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #202 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,078/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44146?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,078/mo in ZIP 44146. The local median household income is $54,925/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44146?

Rent in ZIP 44146 has decreased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 44146 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44146 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,078/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($54,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44146 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44146 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of ZIP 44146 households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44146 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44146 compare to the rest of Bedford?

ZIP 44146 is more affordable than Bedford overall. At $1,078/mo, it's $69 below the Bedford citywide median of $1,147/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44146 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44146 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,078/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 44146's median household income ($54,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44146 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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