How much does it cost to rent in Redondo Beach, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Redondo Beach, CA is $3,543. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Redondo Beach cheaper than other California cities?

Redondo Beach is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #80 out of 387 cities tracked at $3,543/mo.

When was Redondo Beach rent data last updated?

Redondo Beach 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

Redondo Beach

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Pop. 69,291·80th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,543/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+3.4%

vs US Median

+$1,578

Rising (Monthly)

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Redondo Beach · $3,543

More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

50/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Redondo Beach's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$3,543/mo

Expected by trend

$3,547/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,325

1 BR

$2,610

2 BR

$3,290

3 BR

$4,180

4 BR+

$4,635

Research median

$3,290/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

$42,516/yr

At $3,543/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

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

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Demographics

Who lives here

Redondo Beach, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

69,291

Median income

$150,245

Median age

41.1

Renters

46.6%

Age distribution

22.6%

17.2%

30.9%

13.5%

15.8%

Under 1822.6%

18–3417.2%

35–5430.9%

55–6413.5%

65+15.8%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

57.3%

15.2%

17.7%

White57.3%

Black2.7%

Hispanic15.2%

Asian17.7%

Other6.9%

Education (25+)

18.1%

67%

No HS diploma3.7%

HS diploma11.2%

Some college18.1%

Bachelor's+67%

Housing tenure

53.4%

46.6%

Owner53.4%

Renter46.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Redondo Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,698 → $3,543

up 31.3%

Income

$123,874 → $150,245

up 21.3%

Population

70,998 → 69,291

down 2.4%

Renter share

47% → 46.6%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

64.7% → 67%

+2.3 pts

Median age

39.8 → 41.1

+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Redondo Beach, CA has increased by $845 per month, settling near $3,543 after starting the period at $2,698. Median household income grew from $123,874 to $150,245 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.3% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.0 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 70,998 to 69,291 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 64.7% to 67%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Redondo Beach, 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 Redondo Beach on your salary?

At $3,543/mo, how Redondo Beach rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 38.1% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 53.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 46.6% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 26.1% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 20.4% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 57.4% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 63.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 51.5% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Redondo Beach rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Redondo Beach, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Redondo Beach is $3,543/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,325/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,610/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($150,245/yr), Redondo Beach ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Redondo Beach an affordable city for renters?

Redondo Beach is considered affordable for renters. At $3,543/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($150,245/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Redondo Beach falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Redondo Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $142,000/year (~$68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,543/mo in Redondo Beach. The local median household income is $150,245/yr, meaning the typical Redondo Beach household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Redondo Beach?

Rent in Redondo Beach has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Redondo Beach neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Redondo Beach are 90277 ($3,446/mo), and 90278 ($3,687/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Redondo Beach is $3,543/mo.

How does Redondo Beach rent compare to other cities in California?

Redondo Beach is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #80 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,543/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Redondo Beach?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Redondo Beach ($3,543/mo): Lawndale ($2,950/mo), Torrance ($2,997/mo).

What percentage of Redondo Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of Redondo Beach households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. Redondo Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Redondo Beach rent compare to the national average?

Redondo Beach's median rent of $3,543/mo is $1,578 (80%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #80 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

28%

AFFORDABLE

At $3,543/mo, rent takes ~28% of Redondo Beach's median household income ($150,245/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Redondo Beach 28%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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