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Hacienda Heights

Pop. 54,291·74th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,568/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+9.7%
vs US Median
+$1,606
Rising (Monthly)
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Hacienda Heights · $3,568
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Hacienda Heights's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,568/mo
Expected by trend
$3,663/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,300
4 BR+
$3,660
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,600/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,568 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
$42,816/yr
At $3,568/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +9.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hacienda Heights, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,291
Median income
$109,193
Median age
44.4
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
18.1%
19.5%
26.7%
14.3%
21.3%
Under 1818.1%
18–3419.5%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.3%
65+21.3%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
17.4%
43.7%
42.4%
White17.4%
Black1.1%
Hispanic43.7%
Asian42.4%
Education (25+)
13.4%
23.3%
28.3%
35.1%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+35.1%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hacienda Heights, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,561 → $3,568
up 39.3%
Income
$94,617 → $109,193
up 15.4%
Population
54,841 → 54,291
down 1.0%
Renter share
23.3% → 24.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 35.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
43.5 → 44.4
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in Hacienda Heights, CA stood at $2,561 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,568, reflecting a 39.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $109,193 today, compared with $94,617 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 54,841 residents to roughly 54,291. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Hacienda Heights, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hacienda Heights is $3,568/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,300/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($109,193/yr), Hacienda Heights ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacienda Heights an affordable city for renters?

Hacienda Heights is considered moderate for renters. At $3,568/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($109,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hacienda Heights slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Hacienda Heights?

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 $3,568/mo in Hacienda Heights. The local median household income is $109,193/yr, meaning the typical Hacienda Heights household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hacienda Heights?

Rent in Hacienda Heights has increased 3.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hacienda Heights rent compare to other cities in California?

Hacienda Heights is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #74 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,568/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hacienda Heights?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hacienda Heights ($3,568/mo): La Puente ($2,346/mo), Whittier ($2,353/mo), Rowland Heights ($2,596/mo).

What percentage of Hacienda Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of Hacienda Heights households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. Hacienda Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hacienda Heights rent compare to the national average?

Hacienda Heights's median rent of $3,568/mo is $1,606 (82%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #74 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,568/mo, rent takes ~39% of Hacienda Heights's median household income ($109,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hacienda Heights 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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