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ZIP 45217

Pop. 6,454·Hamilton County·199th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,081/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$884
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45217 · $1,081
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,170/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$12,972/yr
At $1,081/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45217 (Saint Bernard, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,454
Median income
$62,200
Median age
40.1
Renters
40%
Age distribution
28.5%
16.6%
31.9%
Under 1828.5%
18–3416.6%
35–5431.9%
55–6411.1%
65+11.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
52.4%
40.7%
White52.4%
Black40.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
31.9%
28.9%
32.1%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma31.9%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45217 in Saint Bernard, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,000 → $62,200
up 13.1%
Population
6,317 → 6,454
up 2.2%
Renter share
38.2% → 40%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 32.1%
+4.3 pts
Median age
46.4 → 40.1
-6.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,000 in 2021 to $62,200 more recently. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 6,317 residents to roughly 6,454. Renters now make up 40% of households, compared with 38.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.1% of adults here, versus 27.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 45217 covers Saint Bernard, OH. The median rent here is $1,081/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($62,200/yr), ZIP 45217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45217?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45217 (Saint Bernard, OH) is $1,081. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45217's median rent of $1,081/mo is $884 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45217 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #199 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,081/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45217?

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 $1,081/mo in ZIP 45217. The local median household income is $62,200/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45217?

Rent in ZIP 45217 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 45217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45217 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,081/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($62,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45217 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of ZIP 45217 households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 45217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45217 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,081/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 45217's median household income ($62,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45217 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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