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Claremont

Pop. 36,595·116th most expensive in California·Claremont rents have dropped 5.8%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$3,224/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
+$1,259
Rising (Monthly)
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Claremont · $3,224
More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Claremont's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,224/mo
Expected by trend
$3,514/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,110
1 BR
$2,370
2 BR
$2,990
3 BR
$3,800
4 BR+
$4,210
Research median
$2,990/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
$38,688/yr
At $3,224/mo median
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Claremont, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,595
Median income
$125,647
Median age
39
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
16.8%
29.1%
22.7%
19.7%
Under 1816.8%
18–3429.1%
35–5422.7%
55–6411.6%
65+19.7%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
49.1%
28.8%
14.5%
White49.1%
Black7.1%
Hispanic28.8%
Asian14.5%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
23.5%
59.9%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+59.9%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Claremont, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,808 → $3,224
up 14.8%
Income
$111,937 → $125,647
up 12.2%
Population
36,312 → 36,595
up 0.8%
Renter share
33.1% → 36.8%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 59.9%
+2.2 pts
Median age
41.3 → 39
-2.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Claremont, CA has shifted from $2,808 to $3,224, up 14.8% since 2023. Household income in the area moved from $111,937 to $125,647 across the same window, up 12.2% versus 2021. The renter share has risen from 33.1% to 36.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.7% to 59.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Claremont, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Claremont rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Claremont, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Claremont is $3,224/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,800/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($125,647/yr), Claremont ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Claremont an affordable city for renters?

Claremont is considered moderate for renters. At $3,224/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($125,647/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Claremont slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Claremont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,224/mo in Claremont. The local median household income is $125,647/yr, meaning the typical Claremont household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Claremont?

Rent in Claremont has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Claremont rent compare to other cities in California?

Claremont is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #116 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,224/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Claremont?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Claremont ($3,224/mo): Pomona ($2,385/mo), Upland ($2,408/mo), La Verne ($2,640/mo).

What percentage of Claremont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of Claremont households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. Claremont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Claremont rent compare to the national average?

Claremont's median rent of $3,224/mo is $1,259 (64%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #116 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,224/mo, rent takes ~31% of Claremont's median household income ($125,647/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Claremont 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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