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La Canada Flintridge

·9th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$6,327/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.3%
vs US Median
+$4,362
Rising (Monthly)
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La Canada Flintridge · $6,327
More expensive than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
105% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $6,327/mo, rent takes about 105% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$253,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Canada Flintridge's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,790
1 BR
$3,120
2 BR
$3,940
3 BR
$5,010
4 BR+
$5,550
Research median
$3,940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$75,924/yr
At $6,327/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Canada Flintridge is $6,327/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $5,010/mo.

At 105% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), La Canada Flintridge ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is La Canada Flintridge an affordable city for renters?

La Canada Flintridge is considered expensive for renters. At $6,327/mo, rent takes approximately 105% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Canada Flintridge significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in La Canada Flintridge?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $253,000/year (~$122/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,327/mo in La Canada Flintridge.

Is rent going up or down in La Canada Flintridge?

Rent in La Canada Flintridge has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does La Canada Flintridge rent compare to other cities in California?

La Canada Flintridge is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #9 out of 387 tracked cities at $6,327/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Canada Flintridge?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Canada Flintridge ($6,327/mo): Glendale ($2,732/mo), Burbank ($2,765/mo), Pasadena ($2,939/mo).

How does La Canada Flintridge rent compare to the national average?

La Canada Flintridge's median rent of $6,327/mo is $4,362 (222%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #9 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
105%
EXPENSIVE

At $6,327/mo, rent takes ~105% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Canada Flintridge 105%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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