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La Mirada

Pop. 47,180·146th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,036/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$1,071
Rising (Monthly)
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La Mirada · $3,036
More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where La Mirada's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$3,036/mo
Expected by trend
$3,054/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,970
3 BR
$3,770
4 BR+
$4,190
Research median
$2,970/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,432/yr
At $3,036/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Mirada, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,180
Median income
$109,288
Median age
42.9
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
18.9%
21.9%
25.1%
13%
21.1%
Under 1818.9%
18–3421.9%
35–5425.1%
55–6413%
65+21.1%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
34.2%
46%
21.4%
White34.2%
Black3.1%
Hispanic46%
Asian21.4%
Education (25+)
21.7%
29.3%
40.9%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How La Mirada, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,667 → $3,036
up 13.8%
Income
$97,672 → $109,288
up 11.9%
Population
47,957 → 47,180
down 1.6%
Renter share
22.6% → 23.9%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
37.4% → 40.9%
+3.5 pts
Median age
41.7 → 42.9
+1.2 yrs

Rent in La Mirada, CA has climbed 13.8% since 2023, going from about $2,667 per month to roughly $3,036 today. Household income in the area moved from $97,672 to $109,288 across the same window, up 11.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 47,957 to 47,180 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.4% to 40.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in La Mirada, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in La Mirada, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Mirada is $3,036/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,770/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($109,288/yr), La Mirada 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 Mirada an affordable city for renters?

La Mirada is considered moderate for renters. At $3,036/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($109,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Mirada slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,036/mo in La Mirada. The local median household income is $109,288/yr, meaning the typical La Mirada household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Mirada?

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

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

La Mirada is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #146 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,036/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Mirada?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Mirada ($3,036/mo): Whittier ($2,388/mo), Buena Park ($2,603/mo), La Habra ($2,745/mo).

What percentage of La Mirada residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of La Mirada households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. La Mirada leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Mirada rent compare to the national average?

La Mirada's median rent of $3,036/mo is $1,071 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #146 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,036/mo, rent takes ~33% of La Mirada's median household income ($109,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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