How much does it cost to rent in Claremont, CA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Claremont, CA is $3,300. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Claremont cheaper than other California cities?

Claremont is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #109 out of 381 cities tracked at $3,300/mo.

When was Claremont rent data last updated?

Claremont rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Claremont, CA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Claremont, CA at $2,990 per month, which is 9% below the $3,300 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Claremont

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Pop. 36,595·109th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,300/mo

Year-over-Year

-4.2%

Month-over-Month

+2.4%

vs US Median

+$1,338

Rising (Monthly)

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Claremont · $3,300

More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

66/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Claremont's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$3,300/mo

Expected by trend

$3,580/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Claremont's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,990/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,300 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

$39,600/yr

At $3,300/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-4.2% YoY, +2.4% 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

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 → $3,300

up 17.5%

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 $3,300, up 17.5% since 2023. Household income in the area moved from $111,937 to $125,647 across the same window, up 12.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Claremont on your salary?

At $3,300/mo, how Claremont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 35.5% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 50% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 43.4% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 24.3% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 19% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 53.4% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 59.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 48% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Claremont rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Claremont, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Claremont is $3,300/mo as of August 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 32% of local median household income ($125,647/yr), Claremont ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Claremont an affordable city for renters?

Claremont is considered moderate for renters. At $3,300/mo, rent takes approximately 32% 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 $132,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,300/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 4.2% over the past year as of August 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 #109 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,300/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Claremont?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Claremont ($3,300/mo): Pomona ($2,378/mo), Upland ($2,406/mo), San Dimas ($2,682/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 $3,300/mo is $1,338 (68%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #109 out of 381 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

32%

MODERATE

At $3,300/mo, rent takes ~32% of Claremont's median household income ($125,647/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Claremont 32%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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