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La Habra

Pop. 61,970·204th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,745/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$780
Rising (Monthly)
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La Habra · $2,745
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 5% below what La Habra's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,745/mo
Expected by trend
$2,899/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,980
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,400
4 BR+
$4,030
Research median
$2,510/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
$32,940/yr
At $2,745/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Habra, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,970
Median income
$100,106
Median age
38.3
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
21.5%
24.1%
25.5%
13.5%
15.4%
Under 1821.5%
18–3424.1%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.5%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
32.5%
59.2%
13.9%
White32.5%
Black2.4%
Hispanic59.2%
Asian13.9%
Education (25+)
14.2%
22.7%
30.8%
32.3%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Habra, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,069 → $2,745
up 32.7%
Income
$88,002 → $100,106
up 13.8%
Population
63,287 → 61,970
down 2.1%
Renter share
41.6% → 41.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 32.3%
+4.0 pts
Median age
36.8 → 38.3
+1.5 yrs

Rent in La Habra, CA has climbed 32.7% since 2021, going from about $2,069 per month to roughly $2,745 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,002 in 2021 to $100,106 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 63,287 to 61,970 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.3% to 32.3%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the La Habra, CA market of 2021.

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About renting in La Habra, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Habra is $2,745/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,510/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,400/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($100,106/yr), La Habra ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Habra an affordable city for renters?

La Habra is considered moderate for renters. At $2,745/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($100,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Habra slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in La Habra?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,745/mo in La Habra. The local median household income is $100,106/yr, meaning the typical La Habra household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Habra?

Rent in La Habra has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does La Habra rent compare to other cities in California?

La Habra is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #204 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,745/mo.

What percentage of La Habra residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of La Habra households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. La Habra leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Habra rent compare to the national average?

La Habra's median rent of $2,745/mo is $780 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #204 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,745/mo, rent takes ~33% of La Habra's median household income ($100,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Habra 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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