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Azusa

Pop. 49,031·239th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,602/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$640
Falling (Monthly)
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Azusa · $2,602
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
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Rents are 11% below what Azusa's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,602/mo
Expected by trend
$2,923/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,410
3 BR
$3,060
4 BR+
$3,400
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,410/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,602 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$31,224/yr
At $2,602/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 2.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.7% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Azusa, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,031
Median income
$90,721
Median age
34.4
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
21.1%
29.8%
25.9%
12.7%
Under 1821.1%
18–3429.8%
35–5425.9%
55–6410.6%
65+12.7%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
22.2%
65.4%
15.3%
White22.2%
Black2.9%
Hispanic65.4%
Asian15.3%
Education (25+)
20.2%
24.2%
28.3%
27.3%
No HS diploma20.2%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Azusa, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,057 → $2,602
up 26.5%
Income
$74,043 → $90,721
up 22.5%
Population
49,457 → 49,031
down 0.9%
Renter share
46.6% → 44.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.2% → 27.3%
+0.1 pts
Median age
30.8 → 34.4
+3.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Azusa, CA has climbed from $2,057 to $2,602, a 26.5% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $90,721 today, compared with $74,043 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 44.8% of households, compared with 46.6% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Azusa, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Azusa is $2,602/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,700/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,060/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($90,721/yr), Azusa ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Azusa an affordable city for renters?

Azusa is considered moderate for renters. At $2,602/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($90,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Azusa slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Azusa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,602/mo in Azusa. The local median household income is $90,721/yr, meaning the typical Azusa household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Azusa?

Rent in Azusa has decreased 2.7% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Azusa rent compare to other cities in California?

Azusa is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #239 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,602/mo.

What percentage of Azusa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of Azusa households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. Azusa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Azusa rent compare to the national average?

Azusa's median rent of $2,602/mo is $640 (33%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #239 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,602/mo, rent takes ~34% of Azusa's median household income ($90,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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