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La Puente

Pop. 37,142·287th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for La Puente, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,383/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.0%
vs US Median
+$418
Falling (Monthly)
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La Puente · $2,383
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,383/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$95,000/yr
Local median income
$86,602/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Puente's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$2,960
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,330/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
$28,596/yr
At $2,383/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Puente, CA is majority owner-occupied, 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,142
Median income
$86,602
Median age
37.9
Renters
39.6%
Age distribution
20.6%
26%
27.7%
14%
Under 1820.6%
18–3426%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.8%
65+14%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
80.3%
13.8%
White12.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic80.3%
Asian13.8%
Education (25+)
35.9%
28.8%
22.1%
13.2%
No HS diploma35.9%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+13.2%
Housing tenure
60.4%
39.6%
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Puente, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,827 → $86,602
up 17.3%
Population
38,447 → 37,142
down 3.4%
Renter share
41.6% → 39.6%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
10.7% → 13.2%
+2.5 pts
Median age
35.4 → 37.9
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $73,827 to $86,602 across the same window, up 17.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 38,447 residents to roughly 37,142. Renters now make up 39.6% of households, compared with 41.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 13.2% of adults here, versus 10.7% in 2021.

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La Puente rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in La Puente. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in La Puente, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Puente is $2,383/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,960/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($86,602/yr), La Puente ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Puente an affordable city for renters?

La Puente is considered moderate for renters. At $2,383/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($86,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Puente slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,383/mo in La Puente. The local median household income is $86,602/yr, meaning the typical La Puente household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Puente?

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

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

La Puente is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #287 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,383/mo.

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

Covina is nearby and more affordable at $2,372/mo, which is $11 less than La Puente.

What percentage of La Puente residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.6% of La Puente households are renters, while 60.4% are owner-occupied. La Puente leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Puente rent compare to the national average?

La Puente's median rent of $2,383/mo is $418 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #287 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,383/mo, rent takes ~33% of La Puente's median household income ($86,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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