How much does it cost to rent in Los Alamitos, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Los Alamitos, CA is $3,093. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Los Alamitos cheaper than other California cities?

Los Alamitos falls in the middle range for California, ranking #133 out of 387 cities at $3,093/mo.

When was Los Alamitos rent data last updated?

Los Alamitos rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Los Alamitos

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Pop. 11,794·133rd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,093/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.1%

Month-over-Month

-3.1%

vs US Median

+$1,128

Falling (Monthly)

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Los Alamitos · $3,093

More expensive than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

58/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Los Alamitos's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$3,093/mo

Expected by trend

$3,226/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Los Alamitos's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,200

1 BR

$2,300

2 BR

$2,720

3 BR

$3,680

4 BR+

$4,400

Research median

$2,720/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

$37,116/yr

At $3,093/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 1.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Los Alamitos, CA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,794

Median income

$97,155

Median age

37.2

Renters

57.6%

Age distribution

24.4%

22.9%

26.8%

12.2%

13.7%

Under 1824.4%

18–3422.9%

35–5426.8%

55–6412.2%

65+13.7%

Gender

46.1%

53.9%

Male46.1%

Female53.9%

Race & ethnicity

47.8%

31.3%

17.4%

White47.8%

Black2.8%

Hispanic31.3%

Asian17.4%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

18.5%

32.3%

44.3%

No HS diploma4.9%

HS diploma18.5%

Some college32.3%

Bachelor's+44.3%

Housing tenure

42.4%

57.6%

Owner42.4%

Renter57.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Los Alamitos, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,783 → $3,093

up 11.1%

Income

$91,051 → $97,155

up 6.7%

Population

11,780 → 11,794

up 0.1%

Renter share

55.5% → 57.6%

+2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

45.1% → 44.3%

-0.8 pts

Median age

38.8 → 37.2

-1.6 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Los Alamitos, CA has increased by $310 per month, settling near $3,093 after starting the period at $2,783. Median household income grew from $91,051 to $97,155 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 57.6% of households rent today, against 55.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Los Alamitos, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Los Alamitos on your salary?

At $3,093/mo, how Los Alamitos rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 33.3% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 46.9% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 40.7% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 22.8% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 17.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 50.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 55.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 45% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Los Alamitos rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Los Alamitos, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Los Alamitos is $3,093/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,720/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,680/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($97,155/yr), Los Alamitos ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Alamitos an affordable city for renters?

Los Alamitos is considered moderate for renters. At $3,093/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($97,155/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Los Alamitos slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Los Alamitos?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,093/mo in Los Alamitos. The local median household income is $97,155/yr, meaning the typical Los Alamitos household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Los Alamitos?

Rent in Los Alamitos has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Los Alamitos rent compare to other cities in California?

Los Alamitos is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #133 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,093/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Los Alamitos?

Stanton is nearby and more affordable at $2,701/mo, which is $392 less than Los Alamitos.

What percentage of Los Alamitos residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.6% of Los Alamitos households are renters, while 42.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Los Alamitos has a strong rental market.

How does Los Alamitos rent compare to the national average?

Los Alamitos's median rent of $3,093/mo is $1,128 (57%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #133 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

38%

MODERATE

At $3,093/mo, rent takes ~38% of Los Alamitos's median household income ($97,155/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Los Alamitos 38%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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