ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90025

Pop. 46,508·Los Angeles County·272nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,216/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$1,284
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 90025 · $3,216
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,750
1 BR
$3,080
2 BR
$3,840
3 BR
$4,870
4 BR+
$5,420
Research median
$3,840/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 90025 usually run 0.7% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in September, about $51 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90025 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90025 changed +0.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90025 rose 13.3% while median household income rose 19% ($87,280 to $103,894). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90025 is 14.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($103,894) is $2,597 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,750).

Rank in Los Angeles

77th cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90034, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,728/mo), about $5,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90025. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$38,592/yr
At $3,216/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90025 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,508
Median income
$103,894
Median age
34.5
Renters
75.9%
Age distribution
40.1%
26.4%
13.6%
Under 1811.1%
18–3440.1%
35–5426.4%
55–648.8%
65+13.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
55.6%
15.3%
21.3%
White55.6%
Black4%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian21.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
16.4%
71%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma7.5%
Some college16.4%
Bachelor's+71%
Housing tenure
24.1%
75.9%
Owner24.1%
Renter75.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90025 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,635 → $3,216
up 22.0%
Income
$100,453 → $103,894
up 3.4%
Population
44,608 → 46,508
up 4.3%
Renter share
74.8% → 75.9%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
71% → 71%
+0.0 pts
Median age
33.9 → 34.5
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 90025 in Los Angeles, CA has increased 22.0% since 2021, going from about $2,635 per month to roughly $3,216 today. Census figures show median household income at $103,894 today, compared with $100,453 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.6 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 44,608 to 46,508 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 90025

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90025 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,216/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,840/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($103,894/yr), ZIP 90025 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90025?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (about $62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,216/mo in ZIP 90025. The local median household income is $103,894/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90025?

Rent in ZIP 90025 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a +0.4% change. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90025?

Asking rents in ZIP 90025 are usually lowest in December, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $51 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90025?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90025 rose 13.3% while median household income rose 19%, from $87,280 to $103,894. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90025 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90025 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #272 of 898 at $3,216/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90025 changed +0.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 90025 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

At $3,216/mo, ZIP 90025 is $444 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,772/mo. It is the 77th cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,216/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 90025's median household income ($103,894/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90025 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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