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City Report · CA

Anaheim

Pop. 344,521·228th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,674/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$709
Stable (Monthly)
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Anaheim · $2,674
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 7% below what Anaheim's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,674/mo
Expected by trend
$2,867/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,280
1 BR
$2,377
2 BR
$2,819
3 BR
$3,814
4 BR+
$4,547
Research median
$2,819/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,088/yr
At $2,674/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.4% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Anaheim, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
344,521
Median income
$95,227
Median age
36.2
Renters
53.8%
Age distribution
22.2%
26.1%
26.6%
12.1%
13%
Under 1822.2%
18–3426.1%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.1%
65+13%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
34%
53.2%
18.2%
White34%
Black2.6%
Hispanic53.2%
Asian18.2%
Education (25+)
22.1%
21.9%
26.3%
29.7%
No HS diploma22.1%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
46.2%
53.8%
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Anaheim, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,090 → $2,674
up 27.9%
Income
$81,806 → $95,227
up 16.4%
Population
348,204 → 344,521
down 1.1%
Renter share
53.5% → 53.8%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 29.7%
+2.6 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.2
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in Anaheim, CA stood at $2,090 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,674, reflecting a 27.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $81,806 to $95,227 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 348,204 residents to roughly 344,521. College-educated residents now make up 29.7% of adults here, versus 27.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Anaheim, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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By apartment size

Anaheim rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Anaheim. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Anaheim, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Anaheim is $2,674/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,280/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,819/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,377/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,814/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($95,227/yr), Anaheim ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Anaheim an affordable city for renters?

Anaheim is considered moderate for renters. At $2,674/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($95,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Anaheim slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Anaheim?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,674/mo in Anaheim. The local median household income is $95,227/yr, meaning the typical Anaheim household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Anaheim?

Rent in Anaheim has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Anaheim neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Anaheim are 92804 ($2,274/mo), 92806 ($2,608/mo), and 92801 ($2,615/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Anaheim is $2,674/mo.

How does Anaheim rent compare to other cities in California?

Anaheim is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #228 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,674/mo.

What percentage of Anaheim residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.8% of Anaheim households are renters, while 46.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Anaheim has a strong rental market.

How does Anaheim rent compare to the national average?

Anaheim's median rent of $2,674/mo is $709 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #228 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,674/mo, rent takes ~34% of Anaheim's median household income ($95,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Anaheim 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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