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Cudahy

Pop. 22,087·295th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Cudahy, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,300/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$338
Falling (Monthly)
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Cudahy · $2,300
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
49% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,300/mo, rent takes about 49% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$92,000/yr
Local median income
$56,615/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cudahy's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,329
1 BR
$1,155
2 BR
$1,706
3 BR
$2,148
4 BR+
$2,362
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,706/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,300 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
$27,600/yr
At $2,300/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cudahy, CA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,087
Median income
$56,615
Median age
30.7
Renters
85.8%
Age distribution
27%
29.3%
25.9%
Under 1827%
18–3429.3%
35–5425.9%
55–649.2%
65+8.6%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
97.1%
White12.5%
Hispanic97.1%
Education (25+)
43.3%
29.7%
20.5%
No HS diploma43.3%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+6.5%
Housing tenure
14.2%
85.8%
Owner14.2%
Renter85.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Cudahy, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,050 → $56,615
up 20.3%
Population
23,003 → 22,087
down 4.0%
Renter share
85.6% → 85.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
5.8% → 6.5%
+0.7 pts
Median age
30.1 → 30.7
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $56,615 today, compared with $47,050 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 23,003 to 22,087 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change.

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Cudahy rent by bedroom count

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Local insights

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About renting in Cudahy, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Cudahy is $2,300/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,329/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,706/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,155/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,148/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($56,615/yr), Cudahy ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cudahy an affordable city for renters?

Cudahy is considered stretched for renters. At $2,300/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($56,615/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cudahy significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Cudahy?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,300/mo in Cudahy. The local median household income is $56,615/yr, meaning the typical Cudahy household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cudahy?

Rent in Cudahy has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Cudahy rent compare to other cities in California?

Cudahy is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #295 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,300/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cudahy?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cudahy ($2,300/mo): Maywood ($1,595/mo), Huntington Park ($1,800/mo), South Gate ($2,020/mo).

What percentage of Cudahy residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 85.8% of Cudahy households are renters, while 14.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Cudahy has a strong rental market.

How does Cudahy rent compare to the national average?

Cudahy's median rent of $2,300/mo is $338 (17%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #295 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,300/mo, rent takes ~49% of Cudahy's median household income ($56,615/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cudahy 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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