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ZIP 90266

Pop. 34,210·Los Angeles County·13th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$6,493/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$4,528
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ZIP 90266 · $6,493
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,790
1 BR
$3,130
2 BR
$3,900
3 BR
$4,940
4 BR+
$5,510
Research median
$3,900/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
$77,916/yr
At $6,493/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90266 (Manhattan Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 78.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,210
Median income
$204,306
Median age
42.8
Renters
35.2%
Age distribution
24.6%
14.6%
29.5%
14.8%
16.5%
Under 1824.6%
18–3414.6%
35–5429.5%
55–6414.8%
65+16.5%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
13.3%
White72.3%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian13.3%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
14.5%
78.9%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma5.1%
Some college14.5%
Bachelor's+78.9%
Housing tenure
64.8%
35.2%
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90266 in Manhattan Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$4,261 → $6,493
up 52.4%
Income
$169,586 → $204,306
up 20.5%
Population
35,585 → 34,210
down 3.9%
Renter share
32.2% → 35.2%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
77.9% → 78.9%
+1.0 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90266 in Manhattan Beach, CA has increased from $4,261 to $6,493, a 52.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $169,586 to $204,306 across the same window, up 20.5% versus 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 35,585 residents to roughly 34,210. Renters now make up 35.2% of households, compared with 32.2% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90266 in Manhattan Beach, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90266 covers Manhattan Beach, CA. The median rent here is $6,493/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,900/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($204,306/yr), ZIP 90266 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90266?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90266 (Manhattan Beach, CA) is $6,493. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90266 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90266's median rent of $6,493/mo is $4,528 (230%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90266 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90266 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #13 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $6,493/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90266?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $260,000/year (~$125/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,493/mo in ZIP 90266. The local median household income is $204,306/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90266?

Rent in ZIP 90266 has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90266 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90266 is considered moderate for renters. At $6,493/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($204,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90266 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90266 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.2% of ZIP 90266 households are renters, while 64.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90266 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90266 compare to the rest of Manhattan Beach?

ZIP 90266 is pricier than Manhattan Beach as a whole. At $6,493/mo, it's $34 above the Manhattan Beach citywide median of $6,459/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90266 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90266 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $6,493/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 90266's median household income ($204,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90266 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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