2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Puente, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Puente, California as of October 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,824 and +41% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in La Puente
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in La Puente
Compare La Puente's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $1,171 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | California City | $1,230 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,370 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 2 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 3 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 4 | Montecito | $4,540 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than La Puente.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs La Puente |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina, CA | 2.2 mi | $2,853 | +$523 (+22%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 3.3 mi | $2,600 | +$270 (+12%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 4.6 mi | $2,670 | +$340 (+15%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,290 | $-40 (-2%) |
| La Habra, CA | 6.2 mi | $2,510 | +$180 (+8%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,290 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Whittier, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,624 | +$294 (+13%) |
| Duarte, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,870 | +$540 (+23%) |
| Brea, CA | 7.9 mi | $3,010 | +$680 (+29%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 8.5 mi | $3,360 | +$1,030 (+44%) |
| Glendora, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,990 | +$660 (+28%) |
| Temple City, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,640 | +$310 (+13%) |
2-Bedroom rent in La Puente — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in La Puente?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in La Puente, California is $2,330 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,824.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in La Puente?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,200 ($7,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Puente expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Puente's 2-bedroom median of $2,330 is +41% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Puente rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, La Puente ranks #111 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near La Puente?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Baldwin Park ($2,290), El Monte ($2,290).