How much does it cost to rent in Lathrop, CA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Lathrop, CA is $3,067. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Lathrop cheaper than other California cities?

Lathrop falls in the middle range for California, ranking #137 out of 381 cities at $3,067/mo.

When was Lathrop rent data last updated?

Lathrop rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Lathrop, CA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Lathrop, CA at $2,310 per month, which is 25% below the $3,067 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Lathrop

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Pop. 35,052·137th most expensive in California·Lathrop rents are up 6.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,067/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$1,105

Falling (Monthly)

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Lathrop · $3,067

More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Affordability

29% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,067/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$123,000/yr

Local median income

$126,421/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lathrop's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,660

1 BR

$1,810

2 BR

$2,310

3 BR

$3,240

4 BR+

$3,880

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,310/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,067 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

$36,804/yr

At $3,067/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (6.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Lathrop, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,052

Median income

$126,421

Median age

33.9

Renters

14.7%

Age distribution

30.4%

21.5%

28.4%

Under 1830.4%

18–3421.5%

35–5428.4%

55–649.7%

65+10.1%

Gender

51.1%

48.9%

Male51.1%

Female48.9%

Race & ethnicity

18.9%

35.4%

33.9%

White18.9%

Black7%

Hispanic35.4%

Asian33.9%

Other4.7%

Education (25+)

17.4%

27.5%

27.2%

28%

No HS diploma17.4%

HS diploma27.5%

Some college27.2%

Bachelor's+28%

Housing tenure

85.3%

14.7%

Owner85.3%

Renter14.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Lathrop, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,815 → $3,067

up 9.0%

Income

$99,632 → $126,421

up 26.9%

Population

28,078 → 35,052

up 24.8%

Renter share

17.5% → 14.7%

-2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

21.7% → 28%

+6.3 pts

Median age

32.8 → 33.9

+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Lathrop, CA paid around $2,815 a month. That figure now sits near $3,067, up 9.0% from the 2023 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $99,632 in 2021 to $126,421 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Lathrop, CA adding about 6,974 residents over the five-year window, up 24.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 17.5% to 14.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.7% to 28% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Lathrop, CA market of 2023.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Lathrop on your salary?

At $3,067/mo, how Lathrop rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 33% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 46.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 40.4% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 22.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 17.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 49.7% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 55% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 44.6% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Lathrop rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Lathrop

About renting in Lathrop, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lathrop is $3,067/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,310/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,240/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($126,421/yr), Lathrop ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lathrop an affordable city for renters?

Lathrop is considered affordable for renters. At $3,067/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($126,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lathrop falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lathrop?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,067/mo in Lathrop. The local median household income is $126,421/yr, meaning the typical Lathrop household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lathrop?

Rent in Lathrop has increased 6.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lathrop rent compare to other cities in California?

Lathrop is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #137 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,067/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lathrop?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lathrop ($3,067/mo): Stockton ($1,990/mo), Lodi ($2,170/mo), Manteca ($2,611/mo).

What percentage of Lathrop residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.7% of Lathrop households are renters, while 85.3% are owner-occupied. Lathrop leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lathrop rent compare to the national average?

Lathrop's median rent of $3,067/mo is $1,105 (56%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #137 out of 381 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

29%

AFFORDABLE

At $3,067/mo, rent takes ~29% of Lathrop's median household income ($126,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lathrop 29%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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