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Rosemead

Pop. 50,013·181st most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,848/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$883
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Rosemead · $2,848
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
74/100
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Rents are 12% below what Rosemead's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,848/mo
Expected by trend
$3,235/mo
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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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,176/yr
At $2,848/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rosemead, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,013
Median income
$73,566
Median age
44.6
Renters
52.7%
Age distribution
16.8%
19.8%
28.2%
14.4%
20.8%
Under 1816.8%
18–3419.8%
35–5428.2%
55–6414.4%
65+20.8%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
29.1%
66%
White6%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian66%
Education (25+)
33.5%
26.1%
18.7%
21.6%
No HS diploma33.5%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college18.7%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
47.3%
52.7%
Owner47.3%
Renter52.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Rosemead, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,428 → $2,848
up 17.3%
Income
$64,224 → $73,566
up 14.5%
Population
51,698 → 50,013
down 3.3%
Renter share
50.9% → 52.7%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 21.6%
-0.4 pts
Median age
41.8 → 44.6
+2.8 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in Rosemead, CA has climbed from $2,428 to $2,848, a 17.3% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in Rosemead, CA now reports about $73,566, up from $64,224 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 51,698 residents to roughly 50,013. Renters now make up 52.7% of households, compared with 50.9% five years ago. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Rosemead, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Rosemead rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Rosemead, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Rosemead is $2,848/mo as of July 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 46% of local median household income ($73,566/yr), Rosemead ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rosemead an affordable city for renters?

Rosemead is considered stretched for renters. At $2,848/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($73,566/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rosemead significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Rosemead?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,848/mo in Rosemead. The local median household income is $73,566/yr, meaning the typical Rosemead household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rosemead?

Rent in Rosemead has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Rosemead rent compare to other cities in California?

Rosemead is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #181 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,848/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rosemead?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rosemead ($2,848/mo): El Monte ($2,381/mo), Monterey Park ($2,545/mo), Alhambra ($2,592/mo).

What percentage of Rosemead residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.7% of Rosemead households are renters, while 47.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Rosemead has a strong rental market.

How does Rosemead rent compare to the national average?

Rosemead's median rent of $2,848/mo is $883 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #181 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $2,848/mo, rent takes ~46% of Rosemead's median household income ($73,566/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rosemead 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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