3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Puente, CA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Puente, California as of July 2026. That's +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,383 and +39% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,492 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,600 |
| 3 | Barstow | $1,639 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $1,650 |
| 5 | Westmont | $1,663 |
| 6 | California City | $1,720 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $1,750 |
| 8 | Red Bluff | $1,780 |
| 9 | El Centro | $1,820 |
| 10 | Florence-Graham | $1,835 |
| 11 | Oroville | $1,840 |
| 12 | Paradise | $1,860 |
| 13 | Florin | $1,875 |
| 14 | Isla Vista | $1,904 |
| 15 | Eureka | $1,910 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $6,055 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $5,870 |
| 3 | Aptos | $5,870 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $5,850 |
| 5 | Coronado | $5,720 |
| 6 | Foster City | $5,690 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $5,380 |
| 8 | Capitola | $5,340 |
| 9 | Solana Beach | $5,330 |
| 10 | Tiburon | $5,250 |
| 11 | Ladera Ranch | $5,250 |
| 12 | Newport Beach | $5,178 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $5,173 |
| 14 | Coto de Caza | $5,130 |
| 15 | Millbrae | $5,080 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than La Puente.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs La Puente |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina, CA | 2.2 mi | $3,627 | +$667 (+23%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 3.3 mi | $3,300 | +$340 (+11%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 4.6 mi | $3,390 | +$430 (+15%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,940 | $-20 (-1%) |
| La Habra, CA | 6.2 mi | $3,400 | +$440 (+15%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,940 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Whittier, CA | 7.5 mi | $3,334 | +$374 (+13%) |
| Duarte, CA | 7.7 mi | $3,650 | +$690 (+23%) |
| Brea, CA | 7.9 mi | $4,070 | +$1,110 (+38%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 8.5 mi | $4,270 | +$1,310 (+44%) |
| Glendora, CA | 9.5 mi | $3,800 | +$840 (+28%) |
| Temple City, CA | 9.7 mi | $3,350 | +$390 (+13%) |
3-Bedroom rent in La Puente — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in La Puente?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in La Puente, California is $2,960 per month. This is +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,383.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in La Puente?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $118,400 ($9,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $56.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Puente expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Puente's 3-bedroom median of $2,960 is +39% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Puente rank for 3-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 3-bedroom data, La Puente ranks #100 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near La Puente?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Baldwin Park ($2,940), El Monte ($2,940).