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ZIP 90245

Pop. 16,769·Los Angeles County·392nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,914/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
+$949
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ZIP 90245 · $2,914
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,590
1 BR
$2,890
2 BR
$3,610
3 BR
$4,580
4 BR+
$5,100
Research median
$3,610/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
$34,968/yr
At $2,914/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 (-5.7% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90245 (El Segundo, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,769
Median income
$150,737
Median age
39.3
Renters
57.5%
Age distribution
20.5%
22.3%
29.5%
13.3%
14.4%
Under 1820.5%
18–3422.3%
35–5429.5%
55–6413.3%
65+14.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
60.9%
19.9%
White60.9%
Black2.9%
Hispanic19.9%
Asian11.3%
Other5%
Education (25+)
25.4%
62.7%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma9.9%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+62.7%
Housing tenure
42.5%
57.5%
Owner42.5%
Renter57.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90245 in El Segundo, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,389 → $2,914
up 22.0%
Income
$126,683 → $150,737
up 19.0%
Population
17,243 → 16,769
down 2.7%
Renter share
58% → 57.5%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
56.6% → 62.7%
+6.1 pts
Median age
36.8 → 39.3
+2.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90245 in El Segundo, CA has increased from $2,389 to $2,914, a 22.0% change over five years. Median household income rose from $126,683 to $150,737 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.0% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 17,243 residents to roughly 16,769. College-educated residents now make up 62.7% of adults here, versus 56.6% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90245 in El Segundo, 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 90245 covers El Segundo, CA. The median rent here is $2,914/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,610/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($150,737/yr), ZIP 90245 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90245?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90245 (El Segundo, CA) is $2,914. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90245 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90245's median rent of $2,914/mo is $949 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90245 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90245 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #392 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,914/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90245?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,914/mo in ZIP 90245. The local median household income is $150,737/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90245?

Rent in ZIP 90245 has decreased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90245 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90245 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,914/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($150,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90245 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90245 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.5% of ZIP 90245 households are renters, while 42.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90245 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90245 compare to the rest of El Segundo?

ZIP 90245 sits right at the El Segundo citywide median of $2,914/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90245 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90245 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,914/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 90245's median household income ($150,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90245 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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