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ZIP 90278

Pop. 42,423·Los Angeles County·144th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,687/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
+$1,722
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ZIP 90278 · $3,687
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,490
2 BR
$3,110
3 BR
$3,940
4 BR+
$4,390
Research median
$3,110/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
$44,244/yr
At $3,687/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90278 (Redondo Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 64.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,423
Median income
$160,236
Median age
39.3
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
25.5%
16.6%
30.8%
13.2%
13.9%
Under 1825.5%
18–3416.6%
35–5430.8%
55–6413.2%
65+13.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
52.9%
15%
21.4%
White52.9%
Black2.6%
Hispanic15%
Asian21.4%
Other8%
Education (25+)
12.6%
18.2%
64.5%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college18.2%
Bachelor's+64.5%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90278 in Redondo Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,616 → $3,687
up 40.9%
Income
$132,479 → $160,236
up 21.0%
Population
42,841 → 42,423
down 1.0%
Renter share
41.4% → 41.4%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
61.6% → 64.5%
+2.9 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.3
+1.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90278 in Redondo Beach, CA has climbed from $2,616 to $3,687, a 40.9% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $132,479 to $160,236 across the same window, up 21.0% 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 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 42,841 residents to roughly 42,423. College-educated residents now make up 64.5% of adults here, versus 61.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90278 in Redondo Beach, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90278 covers Redondo Beach, CA. The median rent here is $3,687/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($160,236/yr), ZIP 90278 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90278?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90278 (Redondo Beach, CA) is $3,687. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90278 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90278's median rent of $3,687/mo is $1,722 (88%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90278 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90278 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #144 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,687/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90278?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $147,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,687/mo in ZIP 90278. The local median household income is $160,236/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90278?

Rent in ZIP 90278 has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90278 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90278 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,687/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($160,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90278 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90278 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 90278 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90278 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90278 compare to the rest of Redondo Beach?

ZIP 90278 is pricier than Redondo Beach as a whole. At $3,687/mo, it's $144 above the Redondo Beach citywide median of $3,543/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90278 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90278 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,687/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 90278's median household income ($160,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90278 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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