City Report · CA

Eastvale

Pop. 70,633·78th most expensive in California·Eastvale rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,567/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$1,602
Rising (Monthly)
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Eastvale · $3,567
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 5% below what Eastvale's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,567/mo
Expected by trend
$3,770/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,660
1 BR
$2,780
2 BR
$3,460
3 BR
$4,620
4 BR+
$5,620
Research median
$3,460/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
$42,804/yr
At $3,567/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eastvale, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
70,633
Median income
$160,069
Median age
36.8
Renters
22%
Age distribution
28%
19.3%
33.7%
Under 1828%
18–3419.3%
35–5433.7%
55–649.4%
65+9.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
23.2%
41.5%
30.9%
White23.2%
Black7.5%
Hispanic41.5%
Asian30.9%
Education (25+)
19.8%
25.9%
43.4%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+43.4%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Eastvale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,909 → $3,567
up 22.6%
Income
$141,827 → $160,069
up 12.9%
Population
68,539 → 70,633
up 3.1%
Renter share
21.2% → 22%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 43.4%
+2.0 pts
Median age
34.2 → 36.8
+2.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Eastvale, CA has shifted from $2,909 to $3,567, up 22.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Eastvale, CA now reports about $160,069, up from $141,827 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Eastvale, CA adding about 2,094 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.4% to 43.4% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Eastvale, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Eastvale rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Eastvale, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Eastvale is $3,567/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,780/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,620/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($160,069/yr), Eastvale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastvale an affordable city for renters?

Eastvale is considered affordable for renters. At $3,567/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($160,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Eastvale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Eastvale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,567/mo in Eastvale. The local median household income is $160,069/yr, meaning the typical Eastvale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Eastvale?

Rent in Eastvale has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Eastvale rent compare to other cities in California?

Eastvale is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #78 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,567/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Eastvale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Eastvale ($3,567/mo): Jurupa Valley ($2,556/mo), Ontario ($2,635/mo), Corona ($2,682/mo).

What percentage of Eastvale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of Eastvale households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. Eastvale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Eastvale rent compare to the national average?

Eastvale's median rent of $3,567/mo is $1,602 (82%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #78 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,567/mo, rent takes ~27% of Eastvale's median household income ($160,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Eastvale 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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