How much does it cost to rent in Culver City, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Culver City, CA is $3,478. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Culver City cheaper than other California cities?

Culver City is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #86 out of 387 cities tracked at $3,478/mo.

When was Culver City rent data last updated?

Culver City rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Culver City a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Culver City is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 2.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Culver City

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Pop. 39,931·86th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,478/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.4%

Month-over-Month

-2.3%

vs US Median

+$1,513

Falling (Monthly)

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Culver City · $3,478

More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

52/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Culver City's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$3,478/mo

Expected by trend

$3,520/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,400

1 BR

$2,685

2 BR

$3,390

3 BR

$4,310

4 BR+

$4,775

Research median

$3,390/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

$41,736/yr

At $3,478/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 2.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Culver City, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 62.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,931

Median income

$117,389

Median age

40.8

Renters

45.4%

Age distribution

20%

21%

29.2%

17.8%

Under 1820%

18–3421%

35–5429.2%

55–6412%

65+17.8%

Gender

47.1%

52.9%

Male47.1%

Female52.9%

Race & ethnicity

47.6%

20%

19.8%

White47.6%

Black6.9%

Hispanic20%

Asian19.8%

Other5.7%

Education (25+)

20.7%

62.4%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma10%

Some college20.7%

Bachelor's+62.4%

Housing tenure

54.6%

45.4%

Owner54.6%

Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Culver City, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,808 → $3,478

up 23.9%

Income

$105,346 → $117,389

up 11.4%

Population

40,640 → 39,931

down 1.7%

Renter share

45.9% → 45.4%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

62.4% → 62.4%

+0.0 pts

Median age

41.7 → 40.8

-0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Culver City, CA paid around $2,808 a month. That figure now sits near $3,478, up 23.9% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $105,346 to $117,389 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.4% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Culver City, CA losing about 709 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in Culver City, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Culver City on your salary?

At $3,478/mo, how Culver City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 37.4% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 52.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 45.8% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 25.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 20% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 56.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 62.4% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 50.6% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Culver City rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Culver City

About renting in Culver City, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Culver City is $3,478/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,685/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,310/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($117,389/yr), Culver City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Culver City an affordable city for renters?

Culver City is considered moderate for renters. At $3,478/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($117,389/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Culver City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Culver City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $139,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,478/mo in Culver City. The local median household income is $117,389/yr, meaning the typical Culver City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Culver City?

Rent in Culver City has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Culver City neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Culver City are 90230 ($3,158/mo), and 90232 ($3,643/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Culver City is $3,478/mo.

How does Culver City rent compare to other cities in California?

Culver City is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #86 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,478/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Culver City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Culver City ($3,478/mo): View Park-Windsor Hills ($2,493/mo), Inglewood ($2,605/mo), West Hollywood ($3,185/mo).

What percentage of Culver City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of Culver City households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. Culver City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Culver City rent compare to the national average?

Culver City's median rent of $3,478/mo is $1,513 (77%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #86 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

36%

MODERATE

At $3,478/mo, rent takes ~36% of Culver City's median household income ($117,389/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Culver City 36%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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Nearby cities

View Park Windsor Hills

$2,493/mo

-$985

Beverly Hills