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ZIP 45219

Pop. 20,012·Hamilton County·104th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,452/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.4%
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
-$513
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ZIP 45219 · $1,452
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,580/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
$17,424/yr
At $1,452/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 13.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.4% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45219 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,012
Median income
$35,657
Median age
21.3
Renters
82.9%
Age distribution
78.2%
Under 184.7%
18–3478.2%
35–548.5%
55–643.5%
65+5.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
15.2%
White69.7%
Black15.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian6.5%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
20.7%
22.9%
45.4%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+45.4%
Housing tenure
17.1%
82.9%
Owner17.1%
Renter82.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45219 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,083 → $1,452
up 34.1%
Income
$32,800 → $35,657
up 8.7%
Population
19,436 → 20,012
up 3.0%
Renter share
83% → 82.9%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
47.3% → 45.4%
-1.9 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 45219 in Cincinnati, OH has climbed by $369 per month, settling near $1,452 after starting the period at $1,083. Median household income grew from $32,800 to $35,657 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.4 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 19,436 to 20,012 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 45219 in Cincinnati, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45219 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,452/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($35,657/yr), ZIP 45219 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45219 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,452. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45219's median rent of $1,452/mo is $513 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45219 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45219 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #104 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,452/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,452/mo in ZIP 45219. The local median household income is $35,657/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45219?

Rent in ZIP 45219 has decreased 13.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 45219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45219 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,452/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($35,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45219 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 45219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.9% of ZIP 45219 households are renters, while 17.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45219 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45219 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45219 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,452/mo, it's $23 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $1,452/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 45219's median household income ($35,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45219 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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