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San Dimas

Pop. 33,789·220th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,694/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$729
Rising (Monthly)
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San Dimas · $2,694
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 9% below what San Dimas's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,694/mo
Expected by trend
$2,944/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,510
2 BR
$3,160
3 BR
$4,020
4 BR+
$4,450
Research median
$3,160/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
$32,328/yr
At $2,694/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

San Dimas, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,789
Median income
$105,321
Median age
43.3
Renters
27.6%
Age distribution
20.1%
19.8%
25.6%
14.1%
20.3%
Under 1820.1%
18–3419.8%
35–5425.6%
55–6414.1%
65+20.3%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
40.9%
40.9%
16.5%
White40.9%
Black3.5%
Hispanic40.9%
Asian16.5%
Education (25+)
20.3%
32.1%
40.4%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
72.4%
27.6%
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How San Dimas, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,565 → $2,694
up 5.0%
Income
$101,144 → $105,321
up 4.1%
Population
34,775 → 33,789
down 2.8%
Renter share
29.7% → 27.6%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 40.4%
+2.9 pts
Median age
42.6 → 43.3
+0.7 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in San Dimas, CA has climbed from $2,565 to $2,694, a 5.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $105,321 today, compared with $101,144 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 34,775 residents to roughly 33,789. Renters now make up 27.6% of households, compared with 29.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40.4% of adults here, versus 37.5% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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About renting in San Dimas, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in San Dimas is $2,694/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,510/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,020/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($105,321/yr), San Dimas ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Dimas an affordable city for renters?

San Dimas is considered moderate for renters. At $2,694/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($105,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. San Dimas slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in San Dimas?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,694/mo in San Dimas. The local median household income is $105,321/yr, meaning the typical San Dimas household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in San Dimas?

Rent in San Dimas has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does San Dimas rent compare to other cities in California?

San Dimas is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #220 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,694/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than San Dimas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than San Dimas ($2,694/mo): Covina ($2,372/mo), Pomona ($2,385/mo), La Verne ($2,640/mo).

What percentage of San Dimas residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.6% of San Dimas households are renters, while 72.4% are owner-occupied. San Dimas leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does San Dimas rent compare to the national average?

San Dimas's median rent of $2,694/mo is $729 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #220 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,694/mo, rent takes ~31% of San Dimas's median household income ($105,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

San Dimas 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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