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ZIP 45206

Pop. 10,299·Hamilton County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,649/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$316
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 45206 · $1,649
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,220/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
$19,788/yr
At $1,649/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45206 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,299
Median income
$62,648
Median age
37.2
Renters
63%
Age distribution
36.2%
20.5%
14.7%
17.8%
Under 1810.8%
18–3436.2%
35–5420.5%
55–6414.7%
65+17.8%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
52.2%
33.4%
White52.2%
Black33.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian3.8%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
12.3%
13.5%
20.2%
54%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+54%
Housing tenure
37%
63%
Owner37%
Renter63%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45206 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,530 → $62,648
up 37.6%
Population
10,231 → 10,299
up 0.7%
Renter share
64.6% → 63%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
46.3% → 54%
+7.7 pts
Median age
39.7 → 37.2
-2.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,530 in 2021 to $62,648 more recently. About 63% of households rent today, against 64.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 46.3% to 54%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45206 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,649/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($62,648/yr), ZIP 45206 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45206 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,649. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45206's median rent of $1,649/mo is $316 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45206 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45206 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #52 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,649/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,649/mo in ZIP 45206. The local median household income is $62,648/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45206?

Rent in ZIP 45206 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45206 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,649/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($62,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45206 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 45206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63% of ZIP 45206 households are renters, while 37% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45206 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45206 is pricier than Cincinnati as a whole. At $1,649/mo, it's $174 above the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,649/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 45206's median household income ($62,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45206 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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