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Biggest seasonal rent swings in California

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Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

204 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
201	GardenaCA Pop. 59KCompare →	0.7%	June	May	$2,334/mo
202	TorranceCA Pop. 142KCompare →	0.6%	January	July	$3,006/mo
203	Lake ElsinoreCA Pop. 72KCompare →	0.6%	August	June	$2,348/mo
204	PittsburgCA Pop. 76KCompare →	0.5%	May	March	$2,429/mo