ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45103

Part of Batavia, OH

Pop. 36,938·Clermont County·87th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,495/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$437

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ZIP 45103 · $1,495

More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$940

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,750

4 BR+

$1,940

Research median

$1,330/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 45103 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45103 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 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($79,793) is $1,995 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,940).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 45102, 7 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,338/mo), about $1,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45103. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,940/yr

At $1,495/mo median

Location

CityBatavia

StateOH

CountyClermont 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, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45103 (Batavia, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,938

Median income

$79,793

Median age

37.8

Renters

32.2%

Age distribution

23.4%

22%

25.5%

17.5%

Under 1823.4%

18–3422%

35–5425.5%

55–6411.7%

65+17.5%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

90%

White90%

Black2.1%

Hispanic2.6%

Asian2.5%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

33%

29%

27.1%

No HS diploma10.9%

HS diploma33%

Some college29%

Bachelor's+27.1%

Housing tenure

67.8%

32.2%

Owner67.8%

Renter32.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 45103 in Batavia, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,170 → $1,495

up 27.8%

Income

$71,776 → $79,793

up 11.2%

Population

34,948 → 36,938

up 5.7%

Renter share

31.4% → 32.2%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

24.5% → 27.1%

+2.6 pts

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 45103 in Batavia, OH has increased by $325 per month, settling near $1,495 after starting the period at $1,170. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 45103 in Batavia, OH now reports about $79,793, up from $71,776 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.6 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 34,948 to 36,938 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.5% to 27.1%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 45103 in Batavia, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45103 covers Batavia, OH. The median rent here is $1,495/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($79,793/yr), ZIP 45103 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 45103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,495/mo in ZIP 45103. The local median household income is $79,793/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45103?

Rent in ZIP 45103 has risen 4.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 45103 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45103 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #87 of 229 at $1,495/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45103 changed +4.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.