How much does it cost to rent in Marina Del Rey, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Marina Del Rey, CA is $3,753. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Marina Del Rey cheaper than other California cities?

Marina Del Rey is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #59 out of 387 cities tracked at $3,753/mo.

When was Marina Del Rey rent data last updated?

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

Is Marina Del Rey a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Marina Del Rey is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 3.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Marina Del Rey

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Pop. 9,176·59th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,753/mo

Year-over-Year

-3.4%

Month-over-Month

-1.2%

vs US Median

+$1,788

Falling (Monthly)

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Marina Del Rey · $3,753

More expensive than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

61/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% below what Marina Del Rey's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$3,753/mo

Expected by trend

$3,969/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,790

1 BR

$3,120

2 BR

$3,940

3 BR

$5,010

4 BR+

$5,550

Research median

$3,940/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

$45,036/yr

At $3,753/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 3.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Marina Del Rey, CA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,176

Median income

$146,623

Median age

37.1

Renters

94.4%

Age distribution

33.6%

48.8%

Under 187.7%

18–3433.6%

35–5448.8%

55–643.2%

65+6.7%

Gender

44.8%

55.2%

Male44.8%

Female55.2%

Race & ethnicity

65.1%

White65.1%

Black8.2%

Hispanic11.2%

Asian6.2%

Other9.2%

Education (25+)

19%

74.9%

HS diploma6%

Some college19%

Bachelor's+74.9%

Housing tenure

94.4%

Owner5.6%

Renter94.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Marina Del Rey, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,175 → $3,753

up 18.2%

Income

$132,746 → $146,623

up 10.5%

Population

9,355 → 9,176

down 1.9%

Renter share

92.1% → 94.4%

+2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

72.8% → 74.9%

+2.1 pts

Rent in Marina Del Rey, CA has increased 18.2% since 2021, going from about $3,175 per month to roughly $3,753 today. Median household income grew from $132,746 to $146,623 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,355 to 9,176 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 94.4% of households rent today, against 92.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 72.8% to 74.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Marina Del Rey, 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 Marina Del Rey on your salary?

At $3,753/mo, how Marina Del Rey rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 40.4% income

rent-burdened

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 56.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 49.4% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 27.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 21.6% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 60.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 67.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 54.6% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Marina Del Rey rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Marina Del Rey. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Marina Del Rey, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Marina Del Rey is $3,753/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $5,010/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($146,623/yr), Marina Del Rey ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Marina Del Rey an affordable city for renters?

Marina Del Rey is considered moderate for renters. At $3,753/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($146,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Marina Del Rey slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Marina Del Rey?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $150,000/year (~$72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,753/mo in Marina Del Rey. The local median household income is $146,623/yr, meaning the typical Marina Del Rey household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Marina Del Rey?

Rent in Marina Del Rey has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Marina Del Rey rent compare to other cities in California?

Marina Del Rey is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #59 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,753/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Marina Del Rey?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Marina Del Rey ($3,753/mo): View Park-Windsor Hills ($2,493/mo), El Segundo ($2,914/mo), Culver City ($3,478/mo).

What percentage of Marina Del Rey residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 94.4% of Marina Del Rey households are renters, while 5.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Marina Del Rey has a strong rental market.

How does Marina Del Rey rent compare to the national average?

Marina Del Rey's median rent of $3,753/mo is $1,788 (91%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #59 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

31%

MODERATE

At $3,753/mo, rent takes ~31% of Marina Del Rey's median household income ($146,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Marina Del Rey 31%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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