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Covina

Pop. 49,888·255th most expensive in California·Covina rents are up 5.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,527/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$576
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Covina · $2,527
More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,951/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 5% below what Covina's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,527/mo
Expected by trend
$2,670/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,893
1 BR
$2,123
2 BR
$2,677
3 BR
$3,397
4 BR+
$3,773
Research median
$2,677/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$30,324/yr
At $2,527/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Covina, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,888
Median income
$98,671
Median age
38.2
Renters
41.2%
Age distribution
21%
25.1%
24.8%
14.2%
15%
Under 1821%
18–3425.1%
35–5424.8%
55–6414.2%
65+15%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
26.9%
59.4%
13.8%
White26.9%
Black4.6%
Hispanic59.4%
Asian13.8%
Education (25+)
26.6%
34.4%
27.3%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
58.8%
41.2%
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Covina, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,829 → $2,527
up 38.2%
Income
$81,570 → $98,671
up 21.0%
Population
51,061 → 49,888
down 2.3%
Renter share
42.4% → 41.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 27.3%
+1.0 pts
Median age
37.6 → 38.2
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Covina, CA has climbed from $1,829 to $2,527, a 38.2% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $81,570 to $98,671 across the same window, up 21.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 51,061 residents to roughly 49,888. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Covina, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Covina rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Covina, CA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Covina is $2,527/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,893/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,677/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,123/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,397/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($98,671/yr), Covina ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Covina an affordable city for renters?

Covina is considered moderate for renters. At $2,527/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($98,671/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Covina slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Covina?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,527/mo in Covina. The local median household income is $98,671/yr, meaning the typical Covina household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Covina?

Rent in Covina has increased 5.0% over the past year as of June 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Covina neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Covina are 91722 ($2,398/mo), 91723 ($2,516/mo), and 91724 ($2,610/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Covina is $2,527/mo.

How does Covina rent compare to other cities in California?

Covina is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #255 out of 384 tracked cities at $2,527/mo.

What percentage of Covina residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.2% of Covina households are renters, while 58.8% are owner-occupied. Covina leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Covina rent compare to the national average?

Covina's median rent of $2,527/mo is $576 (30%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo. Within California, it ranks #255 out of 384 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,527/mo, rent takes ~31% of Covina's median household income ($98,671/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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