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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)
$6,077/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
+$4,115
Falling (Monthly)
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La Canada Flintridge · $6,077
More expensive than 99% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
101% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $6,077/mo, rent takes about 101% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$243,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,940/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $6,077 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$72,924/yr
At $6,077/mo median
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in La Canada Flintridge is $6,077/mo as of August 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 101% 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 $6,077/mo, rent takes approximately 101% 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 $243,000/year (~$117/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,077/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 August 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 381 tracked cities at $6,077/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Canada Flintridge ($6,077/mo): Glendale ($2,779/mo), Burbank ($2,817/mo), Pasadena ($2,984/mo).

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

La Canada Flintridge's median rent of $6,077/mo is $4,115 (210%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #9 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
101%
EXPENSIVE

At $6,077/mo, rent takes ~101% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Canada Flintridge 101%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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