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La Crescenta Montrose

Pop. 19,660·113th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,254/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
+$1,292
Falling (Monthly)
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La Crescenta Montrose · $3,254
More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,254/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$130,000/yr
Local median income
$130,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Crescenta Montrose's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$3,110
3 BR
$3,955
4 BR+
$4,380
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,110/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,254 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
$39,048/yr
At $3,254/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 2.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Crescenta Montrose, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,660
Median income
$130,000
Median age
42.2
Renters
40.8%
Age distribution
24.1%
16.5%
27%
13.5%
18.9%
Under 1824.1%
18–3416.5%
35–5427%
55–6413.5%
65+18.9%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
50.7%
18.2%
26.8%
White50.7%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian26.8%
Other4%
Education (25+)
15.2%
23.8%
56.8%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma15.2%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
59.2%
40.8%
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Crescenta Montrose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,954 → $130,000
up 20.4%
Population
20,149 → 19,660
down 2.4%
Renter share
40.5% → 40.8%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51.4% → 56.8%
+5.4 pts

Median household income rose from $107,954 to $130,000 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.4% shift. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 20,149 residents to roughly 19,660. College-educated residents now make up 56.8% of adults here, versus 51.4% in 2021.

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La Crescenta Montrose rent by bedroom count

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About renting in La Crescenta Montrose, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in La Crescenta Montrose is $3,254/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,470/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,955/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($130,000/yr), La Crescenta Montrose ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Crescenta Montrose an affordable city for renters?

La Crescenta Montrose is considered moderate for renters. At $3,254/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($130,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Crescenta Montrose slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in La Crescenta Montrose?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,254/mo in La Crescenta Montrose. The local median household income is $130,000/yr, meaning the typical La Crescenta Montrose household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Crescenta Montrose?

Rent in La Crescenta Montrose has increased 2.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which La Crescenta Montrose neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in La Crescenta Montrose are 91020 ($2,762/mo), and 91214 ($3,346/mo). Citywide, the median rent in La Crescenta Montrose is $3,254/mo.

How does La Crescenta Montrose rent compare to other cities in California?

La Crescenta Montrose is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #113 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,254/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Crescenta Montrose?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Crescenta Montrose ($3,254/mo): Glendale ($2,779/mo), Burbank ($2,817/mo), Pasadena ($2,984/mo).

What percentage of La Crescenta Montrose residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of La Crescenta Montrose households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. La Crescenta Montrose leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Crescenta Montrose rent compare to the national average?

La Crescenta Montrose's median rent of $3,254/mo is $1,292 (66%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #113 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,254/mo, rent takes ~30% of La Crescenta Montrose's median household income ($130,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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