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La Verne

Pop. 30,600·185th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,802/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
+$840
Rising (Monthly)
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La Verne · $2,802
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,802/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$112,000/yr
Local median income
$103,761/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Verne's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,290
2 BR
$2,890
3 BR
$3,670
4 BR+
$4,070
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,890/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,802 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$33,624/yr
At $2,802/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Verne, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,600
Median income
$103,761
Median age
46.4
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
20.5%
17%
24.8%
13.5%
24.2%
Under 1820.5%
18–3417%
35–5424.8%
55–6413.5%
65+24.2%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
36.3%
White51.6%
Black3.1%
Hispanic36.3%
Asian11%
Education (25+)
18.8%
32.1%
42.1%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+42.1%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Verne, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,957 → $103,761
up 8.1%
Population
31,423 → 30,600
down 2.6%
Renter share
29.8% → 30.8%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 42.1%
+1.7 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,957 in 2021 to $103,761 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 31,423 to 30,600 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change.

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At $2,802/mo, how La Verne rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

La Verne rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in La Verne, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in La Verne is $2,802/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,040/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,890/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,670/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($103,761/yr), La Verne ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Verne an affordable city for renters?

La Verne is considered moderate for renters. At $2,802/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($103,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Verne slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,802/mo in La Verne. The local median household income is $103,761/yr, meaning the typical La Verne household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Verne?

Rent in La Verne has increased 2.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

La Verne is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #185 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,802/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Verne ($2,802/mo): Pomona ($2,378/mo), Upland ($2,406/mo), Glendora ($2,628/mo).

What percentage of La Verne residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of La Verne households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. La Verne leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Verne rent compare to the national average?

La Verne's median rent of $2,802/mo is $840 (43%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #185 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,802/mo, rent takes ~32% of La Verne's median household income ($103,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Verne 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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