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Upland

Pop. 79,257·280th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Upland, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,408/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$443
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Upland · $2,408
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 10% below what Upland's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,408/mo
Expected by trend
$2,664/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,395
1 BR
$2,505
2 BR
$3,115
3 BR
$4,160
4 BR+
$5,060
Research median
$3,115/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
$28,896/yr
At $2,408/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Upland, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
79,257
Median income
$105,830
Median age
37.7
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
24.5%
26.9%
15.6%
Under 1821.6%
18–3424.5%
35–5426.9%
55–6411.5%
65+15.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
41.5%
43.4%
White41.5%
Black6.7%
Hispanic43.4%
Asian11.6%
Education (25+)
22.8%
31.1%
37.3%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+37.3%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Upland, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,871 → $2,408
up 28.7%
Income
$82,259 → $105,830
up 28.7%
Population
78,624 → 79,257
up 0.8%
Renter share
45.2% → 42.9%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 37.3%
+3.5 pts

Five years ago, renters in Upland, CA paid around $1,871 a month. That figure now sits near $2,408, up 28.7% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $105,830 today, compared with $82,259 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 45.2% to 42.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.8% to 37.3% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Upland rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Upland, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Upland is $2,408/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,395/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,115/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,505/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,160/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($105,830/yr), Upland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Upland an affordable city for renters?

Upland is considered affordable for renters. At $2,408/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($105,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Upland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Upland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,408/mo in Upland. The local median household income is $105,830/yr, meaning the typical Upland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Upland?

Rent in Upland has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Upland neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Upland are 91786 ($2,362/mo), and 91784 ($4,049/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Upland is $2,408/mo.

How does Upland rent compare to other cities in California?

Upland is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #280 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,408/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Upland?

Pomona is nearby and more affordable at $2,385/mo, which is $23 less than Upland.

What percentage of Upland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of Upland households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. Upland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Upland rent compare to the national average?

Upland's median rent of $2,408/mo is $443 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #280 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,408/mo, rent takes ~27% of Upland's median household income ($105,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Upland 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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