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Chino Hills

Pop. 77,927·150th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,010/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$1,045
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Chino Hills · $3,010
More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
Good value
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Rents are 10% below what Chino Hills's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,010/mo
Expected by trend
$3,339/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,660
1 BR
$2,780
2 BR
$3,460
3 BR
$4,620
4 BR+
$5,620
Research median
$3,460/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
$36,120/yr
At $3,010/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Chino Hills, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
77,927
Median income
$126,334
Median age
40.5
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
21%
23.1%
26.5%
15.6%
13.8%
Under 1821%
18–3423.1%
35–5426.5%
55–6415.6%
65+13.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
28%
27.3%
41%
White28%
Black4.5%
Hispanic27.3%
Asian41%
Education (25+)
17.5%
27.6%
48.1%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma17.5%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+48.1%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Chino Hills, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,602 → $3,010
up 15.7%
Income
$109,285 → $126,334
up 15.6%
Population
78,229 → 77,927
down 0.4%
Renter share
28.3% → 30.8%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
50% → 48.1%
-1.9 pts
Median age
38.9 → 40.5
+1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Chino Hills, CA has shifted from $2,602 to $3,010, up 15.7% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Chino Hills, CA now reports about $126,334, up from $109,285 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 28.3% to 30.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Chino Hills, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Chino Hills rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Chino Hills, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Chino Hills is $3,010/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,780/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,620/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($126,334/yr), Chino Hills ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Chino Hills an affordable city for renters?

Chino Hills is considered affordable for renters. At $3,010/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($126,334/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Chino Hills falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Chino Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,010/mo in Chino Hills. The local median household income is $126,334/yr, meaning the typical Chino Hills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Chino Hills?

Rent in Chino Hills has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Chino Hills rent compare to other cities in California?

Chino Hills is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #150 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,010/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Chino Hills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Chino Hills ($3,010/mo): Pomona ($2,385/mo), Montclair ($2,770/mo).

What percentage of Chino Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of Chino Hills households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. Chino Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Chino Hills rent compare to the national average?

Chino Hills's median rent of $3,010/mo is $1,045 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #150 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,010/mo, rent takes ~29% of Chino Hills's median household income ($126,334/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Chino Hills 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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