ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90292

Part of Marina del Rey, CA

Pop. 23,982·Los Angeles County·117th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,921/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$1,989

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 90292 · $3,921

More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 90292 usually run 0.9% below trend in December and 0.6% above it in September, about $59 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90292 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90292 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90292 rose 15.1% while median household income rose 27.4% ($114,726 to $146,167). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90292 is 20.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($146,167) is $3,654 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,130); a 2-bedroom is $3,900.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90293, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($3,219/mo), about $8,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90292. 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

$47,052/yr

At $3,921/mo median

Location

CityMarina del Rey

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90292 (Marina del Rey, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 72.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,982

Median income

$146,167

Median age

38.7

Renters

71.1%

Age distribution

28%

39.2%

14.4%

Under 1810%

18–3428%

35–5439.2%

55–648.4%

65+14.4%

Gender

46.2%

53.8%

Male46.2%

Female53.8%

Race & ethnicity

65.2%

12.6%

White65.2%

Black9.5%

Hispanic12.6%

Asian7.8%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

21%

72.1%

No HS diploma2.1%

HS diploma4.8%

Some college21%

Bachelor's+72.1%

Housing tenure

28.9%

71.1%

Owner28.9%

Renter71.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90292 in Marina del Rey, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,152 → $3,921

up 24.4%

Income

$137,813 → $146,167

up 6.1%

Population

23,951 → 23,982

up 0.1%

Renter share

67.2% → 71.1%

+3.9 pts

Bachelor's+

72.4% → 72.1%

-0.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 90292 in Marina del Rey, CA has increased 24.4% since 2021, going from about $3,152 per month to roughly $3,921 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $137,813 in 2021 to $146,167 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 71.1% of households rent today, against 67.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90292 in Marina del Rey, CA market of 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 90292

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90292 covers Marina del Rey, CA. The median rent here is $3,921/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,900/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($146,167/yr), ZIP 90292 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90292?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $157,000/year (about $75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,921/mo in ZIP 90292. The local median household income is $146,167/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90292?

Rent in ZIP 90292 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90292?

Asking rents in ZIP 90292 are usually lowest in December, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $59 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90292?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90292 rose 15.1% while median household income rose 27.4%, from $114,726 to $146,167. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90292 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90292 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #117 of 898 at $3,921/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90292 changed +1.8%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.