ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90232

Part of Culver City, CA

Pop. 16,554·Los Angeles County·146th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,683/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$1,751

Reported rents

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ZIP 90232 · $3,683

More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,520

1 BR

$2,820

2 BR

$3,520

3 BR

$4,460

4 BR+

$4,970

Research median

$3,520/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 90232 usually run 1.1% below trend in December and 0.5% above it in September, about $59 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90232 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90232 changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90232 is 23.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($122,396) is $3,060 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,820); a 2-bedroom is $3,520.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90034, 1 mile away, rents for 26% less ($2,728/mo), about $11,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90232. 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

$44,196/yr

At $3,683/mo median

Location

CityCulver City

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90232 (Culver City, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,554

Median income

$122,396

Median age

37.3

Renters

61.5%

Age distribution

19.1%

27%

28.8%

15.1%

Under 1819.1%

18–3427%

35–5428.8%

55–6410.1%

65+15.1%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

49.4%

23.3%

22%

White49.4%

Black2.4%

Hispanic23.3%

Asian22%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

19.8%

61.6%

No HS diploma11.5%

HS diploma7.1%

Some college19.8%

Bachelor's+61.6%

Housing tenure

38.5%

61.5%

Owner38.5%

Renter61.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90232 in Culver City, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,912 → $3,683

up 26.5%

Income

$105,932 → $122,396

up 15.5%

Population

15,342 → 16,554

up 7.9%

Renter share

59.6% → 61.5%

+1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

62% → 61.6%

-0.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90232 in Culver City, CA paid around $2,912 a month. That figure now sits near $3,683, up 26.5% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $122,396 today, compared with $105,932 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90232 in Culver City, CA adding about 1,212 residents over the five-year window, up 7.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 59.6% to 61.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. 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 90232

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90232 covers Culver City, CA. The median rent here is $3,683/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,520/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($122,396/yr), ZIP 90232 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90232?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $147,000/year (about $71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,683/mo in ZIP 90232. The local median household income is $122,396/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90232?

Rent in ZIP 90232 has risen 1.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90232?

Asking rents in ZIP 90232 are usually lowest in December, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $59 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 90232 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90232 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #146 of 898 at $3,683/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90232 changed +1.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.