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ZIP 45208

Pop. 17,943·Hamilton County·92nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,488/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.6%
Month-over-Month
-5.4%
vs US Median
-$474
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ZIP 45208 · $1,488
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,856/yr
At $1,488/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 6.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, -5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45208 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 83.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,943
Median income
$137,600
Median age
37.4
Renters
37.6%
Age distribution
20%
26.2%
26.8%
16.5%
Under 1820%
18–3426.2%
35–5426.8%
55–6410.5%
65+16.5%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White84%
Black2.7%
Hispanic6%
Asian5.2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
83.5%
No HS diploma0.7%
HS diploma5.9%
Some college9.9%
Bachelor's+83.5%
Housing tenure
62.4%
37.6%
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45208 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$988 → $1,488
up 50.6%
Income
$125,347 → $137,600
up 9.8%
Population
18,317 → 17,943
down 2.0%
Renter share
34.7% → 37.6%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
82.1% → 83.5%
+1.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 45208 in Cincinnati, OH paid around $988 a month. That figure now sits near $1,488, up 50.6% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $125,347 in 2021 to $137,600 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 45208 in Cincinnati, OH losing about 374 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 34.7% to 37.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 45208 in Cincinnati, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 45208 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,488/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($137,600/yr), ZIP 45208 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45208?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45208 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,488. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45208's median rent of $1,488/mo is $474 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 45208 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45208 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #92 out of 229 ZIPs at $1,488/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,488/mo in ZIP 45208. The local median household income is $137,600/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45208?

Rent in ZIP 45208 has increased 6.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45208 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,488/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($137,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45208 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.6% of ZIP 45208 households are renters, while 62.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45208 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45208 is pricier than Cincinnati as a whole. At $1,488/mo, it's $43 above the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,445/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45208 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,488/mo, rent takes ~13% of ZIP 45208's median household income ($137,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45208 13%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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