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Beaumont

Pop. 56,266·215th most expensive in California·Beaumont rents have dropped 8.1%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,705/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$740
Falling (Monthly)
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Beaumont · $2,705
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
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Rents are 11% below what Beaumont's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,705/mo
Expected by trend
$3,045/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,110
3 BR
$2,820
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,110/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
$32,460/yr
At $2,705/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.1% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Beaumont, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,266
Median income
$107,118
Median age
35.5
Renters
19.2%
Age distribution
29.5%
19.3%
27.4%
15.1%
Under 1829.5%
18–3419.3%
35–5427.4%
55–648.7%
65+15.1%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
44.1%
46.8%
White44.1%
Black8.8%
Hispanic46.8%
Asian6.9%
Education (25+)
22.1%
40.6%
27.4%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college40.6%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
80.8%
19.2%
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Beaumont, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,555 → $2,705
up 5.9%
Income
$92,797 → $107,118
up 15.4%
Population
52,081 → 56,266
up 8.0%
Renter share
20.5% → 19.2%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 27.4%
+0.9 pts
Median age
34.7 → 35.5
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Beaumont, CA has shifted from $2,555 to $2,705, up 5.9% since 2023. Census figures show median household income at $107,118 today, compared with $92,797 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Beaumont, CA adding about 4,185 residents over the five-year window, up 8.0% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Beaumont rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Beaumont, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Beaumont is $2,705/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,620/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,820/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($107,118/yr), Beaumont ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaumont an affordable city for renters?

Beaumont is considered moderate for renters. At $2,705/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($107,118/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Beaumont slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Beaumont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,705/mo in Beaumont. The local median household income is $107,118/yr, meaning the typical Beaumont household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Beaumont?

Rent in Beaumont has decreased 8.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Beaumont rent compare to other cities in California?

Beaumont is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #215 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,705/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Beaumont?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Beaumont ($2,705/mo): Banning ($1,767/mo), Yucaipa ($2,095/mo), Calimesa ($2,248/mo).

What percentage of Beaumont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.2% of Beaumont households are renters, while 80.8% are owner-occupied. Beaumont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Beaumont rent compare to the national average?

Beaumont's median rent of $2,705/mo is $740 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #215 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,705/mo, rent takes ~30% of Beaumont's median household income ($107,118/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Beaumont 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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