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Montebello

Pop. 61,045·255th most expensive in California·Montebello rents are up 11.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,526/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
+10.3%
vs US Median
+$564
Rising (Monthly)
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Montebello · $2,526
More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
36/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% above what Montebello's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,526/mo
Expected by trend
$2,359/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,340
3 BR
$2,970
4 BR+
$3,300
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,340/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,526 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,312/yr
At $2,526/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, +10.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Montebello, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,045
Median income
$79,971
Median age
40.1
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
23.4%
26%
18.6%
Under 1820.4%
18–3423.4%
35–5426%
55–6411.5%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
16.2%
76.3%
14.3%
White16.2%
Black0.7%
Hispanic76.3%
Asian14.3%
Education (25+)
25.2%
26.3%
25.5%
23%
No HS diploma25.2%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Montebello, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,090 → $2,526
up 20.9%
Income
$66,584 → $79,971
up 20.1%
Population
62,828 → 61,045
down 2.8%
Renter share
55.8% → 54.1%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 23%
+2.8 pts
Median age
37.4 → 40.1
+2.7 yrs

Rent in Montebello, CA has increased 20.9% since 2023, going from about $2,090 per month to roughly $2,526 today. Household income in the area moved from $66,584 to $79,971 across the same window, up 20.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 62,828 to 61,045 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 54.1% of households rent today, against 55.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 23%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Montebello, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Montebello rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Montebello, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Montebello is $2,526/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,970/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($79,971/yr), Montebello ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Montebello an affordable city for renters?

Montebello is considered moderate for renters. At $2,526/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($79,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Montebello slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Montebello?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,526/mo in Montebello. The local median household income is $79,971/yr, meaning the typical Montebello household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Montebello?

Rent in Montebello has increased 11.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Montebello rent compare to other cities in California?

Montebello is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #255 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,526/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Montebello?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Montebello ($2,526/mo): East Los Angeles ($2,204/mo), Pico Rivera ($2,225/mo).

What percentage of Montebello residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of Montebello households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Montebello has a strong rental market.

How does Montebello rent compare to the national average?

Montebello's median rent of $2,526/mo is $564 (29%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #255 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,526/mo, rent takes ~38% of Montebello's median household income ($79,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Montebello 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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