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ZIP 90018

Pop. 48,745·Los Angeles County·666th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,408/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$443
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ZIP 90018 · $2,408
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR+
$3,130
Research median
$2,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,896/yr
At $2,408/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90018 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,745
Median income
$62,864
Median age
37.7
Renters
69.4%
Age distribution
20.7%
25.6%
26.3%
15.4%
Under 1820.7%
18–3425.6%
35–5426.3%
55–6412%
65+15.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
23.2%
59.4%
White11.3%
Black23.2%
Hispanic59.4%
Asian5.4%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
27.5%
23.1%
26.1%
23.3%
No HS diploma27.5%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
30.6%
69.4%
Owner30.6%
Renter69.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90018 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,801 → $2,408
up 33.7%
Income
$55,275 → $62,864
up 13.7%
Population
51,388 → 48,745
down 5.1%
Renter share
67.7% → 69.4%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 23.3%
+0.3 pts
Median age
35.2 → 37.7
+2.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 90018 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $1,801 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,408, reflecting a 33.7% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90018 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $62,864, up from $55,275 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 51,388 residents to roughly 48,745. Renters now make up 69.4% of households, compared with 67.7% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90018 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90018 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,408/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($62,864/yr), ZIP 90018 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90018 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,408. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90018's median rent of $2,408/mo is $443 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90018 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90018 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #666 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,408/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90018?

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 ZIP 90018. The local median household income is $62,864/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90018?

Rent in ZIP 90018 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90018 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,408/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($62,864/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90018 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.4% of ZIP 90018 households are renters, while 30.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90018 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90018 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90018 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,408/mo, it's $365 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $2,408/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 90018's median household income ($62,864/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90018 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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