ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90033

Part of Los Angeles, CA

Pop. 45,647·Los Angeles County·728th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,263/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

+$331

Reported rents

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ZIP 90033 · $2,263

More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,450

1 BR

$1,630

2 BR

$2,070

3 BR

$2,650

4 BR+

$2,920

Research median

$2,070/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 90033 usually run 1.5% below trend in March and 1% above it in August, about $57 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90033 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90033 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($59,652) is $1,491 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,450); a 1-bedroom is $1,630.

Rank in Los Angeles

12th cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90057, 4 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,891/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90033. 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

$27,156/yr

At $2,263/mo median

Location

CityLos Angeles

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90033 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,647

Median income

$59,652

Median age

32.6

Renters

82.4%

Age distribution

23.9%

29.9%

23.5%

12.4%

Under 1823.9%

18–3429.9%

35–5423.5%

55–6410.3%

65+12.4%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

88.7%

White10.8%

Black1.6%

Hispanic88.7%

Asian5.1%

Education (25+)

44.3%

23.6%

17.2%

14.9%

No HS diploma44.3%

HS diploma23.6%

Some college17.2%

Bachelor's+14.9%

Housing tenure

17.6%

82.4%

Owner17.6%

Renter82.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90033 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,785 → $2,263

up 26.8%

Income

$49,734 → $59,652

up 19.9%

Population

47,495 → 45,647

down 3.9%

Renter share

79.2% → 82.4%

+3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

13.5% → 14.9%

+1.4 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90033 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed from $1,785 to $2,263, a 26.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90033 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $59,652, up from $49,734 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 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 47,495 residents to roughly 45,647. Renters now make up 82.4% of households, compared with 79.2% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90033 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90033 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,263/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($59,652/yr), ZIP 90033 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,263/mo in ZIP 90033. The local median household income is $59,652/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90033?

Rent in ZIP 90033 has risen 3.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90033?

Asking rents in ZIP 90033 are usually lowest in March, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $57 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 90033 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90033 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #728 of 898 at $2,263/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90033 changed +3.2%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.