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Duarte

Pop. 22,184·196th most expensive in California·Duarte rents have dropped 5.2%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,768/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$806
Stable (Monthly)
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Duarte · $2,768
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 9% below what Duarte's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,768/mo
Expected by trend
$3,032/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,280
2 BR
$2,870
3 BR
$3,650
4 BR+
$4,040
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,870/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,768 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
$33,216/yr
At $2,768/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.2% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Duarte, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,184
Median income
$105,483
Median age
44.9
Renters
39%
Age distribution
17.5%
21.5%
22.9%
16.5%
21.6%
Under 1817.5%
18–3421.5%
35–5422.9%
55–6416.5%
65+21.6%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
31.2%
49.4%
18.3%
White31.2%
Black4%
Hispanic49.4%
Asian18.3%
Education (25+)
13.5%
24.4%
28.2%
33.9%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
61%
39%
Owner61%
Renter39%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Duarte, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,903 → $105,483
up 21.4%
Population
21,723 → 22,184
up 2.1%
Renter share
35.1% → 39%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 33.9%
+0.8 pts
Median age
43.2 → 44.9
+1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,903 in 2021 to $105,483 more recently. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 21,723 residents to roughly 22,184. Renters now make up 39% of households, compared with 35.1% five years ago.

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Duarte rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Duarte, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Duarte is $2,768/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,870/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,280/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,650/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($105,483/yr), Duarte ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Duarte an affordable city for renters?

Duarte is considered moderate for renters. At $2,768/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($105,483/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Duarte slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Duarte?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,768/mo in Duarte. The local median household income is $105,483/yr, meaning the typical Duarte household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Duarte?

Rent in Duarte has decreased 5.2% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Duarte rent compare to other cities in California?

Duarte is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #196 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,768/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Duarte?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Duarte ($2,768/mo): Covina ($2,396/mo), Baldwin Park ($2,744/mo).

What percentage of Duarte residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39% of Duarte households are renters, while 61% are owner-occupied. Duarte leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Duarte rent compare to the national average?

Duarte's median rent of $2,768/mo is $806 (41%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #196 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,768/mo, rent takes ~31% of Duarte's median household income ($105,483/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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