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Buena Park

Pop. 82,871·247th most expensive in California·Buena Park rents have dropped 8.3%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,603/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$638
Rising (Monthly)
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Buena Park · $2,603
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
75/100
Good value
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Rents are 12% below what Buena Park's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,603/mo
Expected by trend
$2,968/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,265
2 BR
$2,685
3 BR
$3,635
4 BR+
$4,325
Research median
$2,685/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
$31,236/yr
At $2,603/mo median
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Renter's Market
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Rents are softening (down 8.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Buena Park, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
82,871
Median income
$110,550
Median age
37.3
Renters
45%
Age distribution
23.1%
23.3%
26.5%
13.1%
14%
Under 1823.1%
18–3423.3%
35–5426.5%
55–6413.1%
65+14%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
28.3%
42.1%
32.4%
White28.3%
Black1.9%
Hispanic42.1%
Asian32.4%
Education (25+)
14%
24.2%
28.8%
33%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Buena Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,129 → $2,603
up 22.3%
Income
$90,503 → $110,550
up 22.2%
Population
83,974 → 82,871
down 1.3%
Renter share
43.6% → 45%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
31.4% → 33%
+1.6 pts
Median age
36.6 → 37.3
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Buena Park, CA has shifted from $2,129 to $2,603, up 22.3% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $90,503 in 2021 to $110,550 more recently. Census counts show Buena Park, CA losing about 1,103 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Buena Park, CA market of 2021.

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Buena Park rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Buena Park, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Buena Park is $2,603/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,685/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,265/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,635/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($110,550/yr), Buena Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Park an affordable city for renters?

Buena Park is considered affordable for renters. At $2,603/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($110,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Buena Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Buena Park?

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 $2,603/mo in Buena Park. The local median household income is $110,550/yr, meaning the typical Buena Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Buena Park?

Rent in Buena Park has decreased 8.3% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Buena Park neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Buena Park are 90621 ($2,515/mo), and 90620 ($3,085/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Buena Park is $2,603/mo.

How does Buena Park rent compare to other cities in California?

Buena Park is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #247 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,603/mo.

What percentage of Buena Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of Buena Park households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. Buena Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Buena Park rent compare to the national average?

Buena Park's median rent of $2,603/mo is $638 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #247 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,603/mo, rent takes ~28% of Buena Park's median household income ($110,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Buena Park 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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