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Maywood

Pop. 24,317·373rd most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Maywood, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,788/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$177
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Maywood · $1,788
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,788/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$60,943/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Maywood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,240
Research median
$2,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$21,456/yr
At $1,788/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Maywood, CA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,317
Median income
$60,943
Median age
33.4
Renters
69.5%
Age distribution
25.5%
27.6%
25.9%
Under 1825.5%
18–3427.6%
35–5425.9%
55–649.9%
65+11.1%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
97.2%
White8.4%
Hispanic97.2%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
49.6%
27%
15.5%
No HS diploma49.6%
HS diploma27%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+7.9%
Housing tenure
30.5%
69.5%
Owner30.5%
Renter69.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Maywood, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,535 → $60,943
up 11.8%
Population
25,477 → 24,317
down 4.6%
Renter share
72.7% → 69.5%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
8.1% → 7.9%
-0.2 pts
Median age
31.3 → 33.4
+2.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $60,943 today, compared with $54,535 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 25,477 to 24,317 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change. About 69.5% of households rent today, against 72.7% in 2021.

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About renting in Maywood, CA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Maywood is $1,788/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,600/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,940/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($60,943/yr), Maywood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maywood an affordable city for renters?

Maywood is considered moderate for renters. At $1,788/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($60,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maywood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Maywood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,788/mo in Maywood. The local median household income is $60,943/yr, meaning the typical Maywood household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maywood?

Rent in Maywood has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Maywood rent compare to other cities in California?

Maywood is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #373 out of 405 tracked cities at $1,788/mo.

What percentage of Maywood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.5% of Maywood households are renters, while 30.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Maywood has a strong rental market.

How does Maywood rent compare to the national average?

Maywood's median rent of $1,788/mo is $177 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #373 out of 405 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,788/mo, rent takes ~35% of Maywood's median household income ($60,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maywood 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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