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ZIP 90260

Part of Lawndale, CA
Pop. 32,075·Los Angeles County·318th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,082/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$1,117
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90260 · $3,082
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,500/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
$36,984/yr
At $3,082/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90260 (Lawndale, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,075
Median income
$87,825
Median age
38.2
Renters
57.4%
Age distribution
22.3%
23.8%
28.9%
12.6%
12.4%
Under 1822.3%
18–3423.8%
35–5428.9%
55–6412.6%
65+12.4%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
25.2%
62.7%
White25.2%
Black5.8%
Hispanic62.7%
Asian11.8%
Education (25+)
26.6%
25%
26.4%
22%
No HS diploma26.6%
HS diploma25%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
42.6%
57.4%
Owner42.6%
Renter57.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90260 in Lawndale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,450 → $3,082
up 25.8%
Income
$76,236 → $87,825
up 15.2%
Population
33,794 → 32,075
down 5.1%
Renter share
55.2% → 57.4%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
22.2% → 22%
-0.2 pts
Median age
35.8 → 38.2
+2.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 90260 in Lawndale, CA has climbed 25.8% since 2021, going from about $2,450 per month to roughly $3,082 today. Household income in the area moved from $76,236 to $87,825 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.6 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 33,794 to 32,075 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. About 57.4% of households rent today, against 55.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90260 in Lawndale, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90260 covers Lawndale, CA. The median rent here is $3,082/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($87,825/yr), ZIP 90260 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90260?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90260 (Lawndale, CA) is $3,082. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90260 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90260's median rent of $3,082/mo is $1,117 (57%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90260 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90260 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #318 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,082/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90260?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,082/mo in ZIP 90260. The local median household income is $87,825/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90260?

Rent in ZIP 90260 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90260 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90260 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,082/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($87,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90260 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90260 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.4% of ZIP 90260 households are renters, while 42.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90260 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90260 compare to the rest of Lawndale?

ZIP 90260 is pricier than Lawndale as a whole. At $3,082/mo, it's $132 above the Lawndale citywide median of $2,950/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90260 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90260 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $3,082/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 90260's median household income ($87,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90260 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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