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ZIP 45205

Pop. 18,651·Hamilton County·144th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,325/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$640
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ZIP 45205 · $1,325
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,150/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
$15,900/yr
At $1,325/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45205 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,651
Median income
$43,682
Median age
30.7
Renters
63.1%
Age distribution
31.8%
24.6%
20.2%
14.2%
Under 1831.8%
18–3424.6%
35–5420.2%
55–649.2%
65+14.2%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
35.1%
38.5%
17.8%
White35.1%
Black38.5%
Hispanic17.8%
Asian2%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
18.1%
31.3%
29.4%
21.2%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
36.9%
63.1%
Owner36.9%
Renter63.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45205 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,241 → $43,682
up 39.8%
Population
18,314 → 18,651
up 1.8%
Renter share
63.9% → 63.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 21.2%
+6.2 pts
Median age
32.5 → 30.7
-1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $31,241 to $43,682 between 2021 and 2024, a 39.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 45205 in Cincinnati, OH adding about 337 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15% to 21.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45205 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,325/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($43,682/yr), ZIP 45205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45205 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,325. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45205's median rent of $1,325/mo is $640 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45205 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45205 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #144 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,325/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,325/mo in ZIP 45205. The local median household income is $43,682/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45205?

Rent in ZIP 45205 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 45205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45205 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,325/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($43,682/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45205 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 45205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.1% of ZIP 45205 households are renters, while 36.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45205 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45205 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,325/mo, it's $150 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,325/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 45205's median household income ($43,682/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45205 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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