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ZIP 45226

Pop. 5,796·Hamilton County·24th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,826/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.4%
vs US Median
-$139
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ZIP 45226 · $1,826
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,520/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
$21,912/yr
At $1,826/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45226 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 72.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,796
Median income
$97,558
Median age
35.6
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
13.7%
34.8%
27.6%
13.4%
Under 1813.7%
18–3434.8%
35–5427.6%
55–6410.5%
65+13.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.2%
White86.2%
Black2.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian2.1%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
13.5%
72.9%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma10.4%
Some college13.5%
Bachelor's+72.9%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45226 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,023 → $97,558
up 7.2%
Population
5,973 → 5,796
down 3.0%
Renter share
39.3% → 37.1%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
68.5% → 72.9%
+4.4 pts
Median age
34.9 → 35.6
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $91,023 in 2021 to $97,558 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 45226 in Cincinnati, OH losing about 177 residents over the five-year window, down 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 39.3% to 37.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 68.5% to 72.9% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 45226

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45226 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,826/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($97,558/yr), ZIP 45226 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 45226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45226 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,826. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45226's median rent of $1,826/mo is $139 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45226 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45226 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #24 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,826/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,826/mo in ZIP 45226. The local median household income is $97,558/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45226?

Rent in ZIP 45226 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 45226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,826/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($97,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 45226 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45226 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45226 is pricier than Cincinnati as a whole. At $1,826/mo, it's $351 above the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,826/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 45226's median household income ($97,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45226 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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