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Inglewood

Pop. 104,569·246th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,605/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$640
Stable (Monthly)
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Inglewood · $2,605
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 9% below what Inglewood's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,605/mo
Expected by trend
$2,849/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,698
1 BR
$1,914
2 BR
$2,416
3 BR
$3,082
4 BR+
$3,410
Research median
$2,416/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
$31,260/yr
At $2,605/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Inglewood, CA is majority renter-occupied, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
104,569
Median income
$72,750
Median age
38.6
Renters
63.8%
Age distribution
19.4%
25.5%
27.5%
13.2%
14.5%
Under 1819.4%
18–3425.5%
35–5427.5%
55–6413.2%
65+14.5%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
39.1%
48.6%
White9.4%
Black39.1%
Hispanic48.6%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
21.6%
22%
31.2%
25.2%
No HS diploma21.6%
HS diploma22%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+25.2%
Housing tenure
36.2%
63.8%
Owner36.2%
Renter63.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Inglewood, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,976 → $2,605
up 31.8%
Income
$62,845 → $72,750
up 15.8%
Population
108,206 → 104,569
down 3.4%
Renter share
64% → 63.8%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 25.2%
+2.7 pts
Median age
36.8 → 38.6
+1.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Inglewood, CA paid around $1,976 a month. That figure now sits near $2,605, up 31.8% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $62,845 to $72,750 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Inglewood, CA losing about 3,637 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.5% to 25.2% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Inglewood, 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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Inglewood rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Inglewood, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Inglewood is $2,605/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,698/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,416/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,914/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,082/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($72,750/yr), Inglewood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Inglewood an affordable city for renters?

Inglewood is considered stretched for renters. At $2,605/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($72,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Inglewood significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Inglewood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,605/mo in Inglewood. The local median household income is $72,750/yr, meaning the typical Inglewood household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Inglewood?

Rent in Inglewood has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Inglewood neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Inglewood are 90303 ($2,344/mo), 90302 ($2,347/mo), and 90301 ($2,688/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Inglewood is $2,605/mo.

How does Inglewood rent compare to other cities in California?

Inglewood is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #246 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,605/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Inglewood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Inglewood ($2,605/mo): Hawthorne ($2,138/mo), View Park-Windsor Hills ($2,493/mo), Westmont ($2,500/mo).

What percentage of Inglewood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.8% of Inglewood households are renters, while 36.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Inglewood has a strong rental market.

How does Inglewood rent compare to the national average?

Inglewood's median rent of $2,605/mo is $640 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #246 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,605/mo, rent takes ~43% of Inglewood's median household income ($72,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Inglewood 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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