Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Marina del Rey, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38.3% of gross income.
Marina del Rey rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These California cities have lower median rent than Marina del Rey, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Marina del Rey, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Marina del Rey, CA?
Median rent in Marina del Rey is $3,753 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 38.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Marina del Rey?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Marina del Rey's current median rent is $3,753/mo, which is $812/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Marina del Rey?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 66.3 hours a month to cover Marina del Rey's median rent of $3,753.
Where is rent cheaper than Marina del Rey for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Novato ($3,752/mo), Moraga ($3,750/mo), Hermosa Beach ($3,750/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.