How much does it cost to rent in Westmont, CA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Westmont, CA is $2,570. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Westmont cheaper than other California cities?

Westmont falls in the middle range for California, ranking #251 out of 381 cities at $2,570/mo.

When was Westmont rent data last updated?

Westmont rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Westmont, CA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Westmont, CA at $1,579 per month, which is 39% below the $2,570 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Westmont

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Pop. 34,123·251st most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$2,570/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Month-over-Month

+2.8%

vs US Median

+$608

Rising (Monthly)

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Westmont · $2,570

More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

70/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 10% below what Westmont's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,570/mo

Expected by trend

$2,855/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,233

1 BR

$1,284

2 BR

$1,579

3 BR

$1,663

4 BR+

$2,560

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,579/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,570 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$30,840/yr

At $2,570/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Westmont, CA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,123

Median income

$50,509

Median age

32.7

Renters

71.7%

Age distribution

29.1%

24%

25.4%

Under 1829.1%

18–3424%

35–5425.4%

55–6410.4%

65+11.1%

Gender

46.6%

53.4%

Male46.6%

Female53.4%

Race & ethnicity

32.7%

61.9%

White5.6%

Black32.7%

Hispanic61.9%

Asian1.3%

Education (25+)

28.3%

31%

27.9%

12.8%

No HS diploma28.3%

HS diploma31%

Some college27.9%

Bachelor's+12.8%

Housing tenure

28.3%

71.7%

Owner28.3%

Renter71.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Westmont, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,995 → $2,570

up 28.8%

Income

$44,670 → $50,509

up 13.1%

Population

35,913 → 34,123

down 5.0%

Renter share

71.4% → 71.7%

+0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

10.3% → 12.8%

+2.5 pts

Median age

31.9 → 32.7

+0.8 yrs

Rent in Westmont, CA has increased 28.8% since 2023, going from about $1,995 per month to roughly $2,570 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,670 in 2021 to $50,509 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.7 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 35,913 to 34,123 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 10.3% to 12.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Westmont, CA market of 2023.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Westmont on your salary?

At $2,570/mo, how Westmont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 27.7% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 39% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 33.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 18.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 14.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 41.6% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 46.1% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 37.4% income

stretched

By apartment size

Westmont rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Westmont, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Westmont is $2,570/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,233/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,579/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,284/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,663/mo.

At 61% of local median household income ($50,509/yr), Westmont ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Westmont an affordable city for renters?

Westmont is considered expensive for renters. At $2,570/mo, rent takes approximately 61% of the local median household income ($50,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Westmont significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Westmont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,570/mo in Westmont. The local median household income is $50,509/yr, meaning the typical Westmont household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Westmont?

Rent in Westmont has increased 2.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Westmont rent compare to other cities in California?

Westmont is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #251 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,570/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Westmont?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Westmont ($2,570/mo): Hawthorne ($2,145/mo), Gardena ($2,366/mo), Inglewood ($2,526/mo).

What percentage of Westmont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.7% of Westmont households are renters, while 28.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Westmont has a strong rental market.

How does Westmont rent compare to the national average?

Westmont's median rent of $2,570/mo is $608 (31%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #251 out of 381 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

61%

EXPENSIVE

At $2,570/mo, rent takes ~61% of Westmont's median household income ($50,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Westmont 61%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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