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ZIP 90045

Pop. 41,786·Los Angeles County·348th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,017/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,052
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ZIP 90045 · $3,017
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,700
1 BR
$3,020
2 BR
$3,770
3 BR
$4,780
4 BR+
$5,320
Research median
$3,770/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
$36,204/yr
At $3,017/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90045 (Los Angeles, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 63.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,786
Median income
$135,032
Median age
36.4
Renters
52.8%
Age distribution
15.7%
32%
26.5%
13.8%
Under 1815.7%
18–3432%
35–5426.5%
55–6412%
65+13.8%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
50.7%
20.1%
15.9%
White50.7%
Black8.2%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian15.9%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
24.5%
63.4%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+63.4%
Housing tenure
47.2%
52.8%
Owner47.2%
Renter52.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90045 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,398 → $3,017
up 25.8%
Income
$115,943 → $135,032
up 16.5%
Population
41,411 → 41,786
up 0.9%
Renter share
49.9% → 52.8%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
60.1% → 63.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.4
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 90045 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $2,398 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,017, reflecting a 25.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $115,943 to $135,032 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.5% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 52.8% of households, compared with 49.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 63.4% of adults here, versus 60.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90045 in Los Angeles, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90045 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,017/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,770/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($135,032/yr), ZIP 90045 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90045?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90045 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,017. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90045 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90045's median rent of $3,017/mo is $1,052 (54%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90045 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90045 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #348 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,017/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90045?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,017/mo in ZIP 90045. The local median household income is $135,032/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90045?

Rent in ZIP 90045 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90045 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90045 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,017/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($135,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90045 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90045 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.8% of ZIP 90045 households are renters, while 47.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90045 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90045 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90045 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,017/mo, it's $244 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90045 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90045 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,017/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 90045's median household income ($135,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90045 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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