ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90301

Part of Inglewood, CA

Pop. 36,060·Los Angeles County·626th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,463/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

+$531

Reported rents

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ZIP 90301 · $2,463

More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,720

1 BR

$1,920

2 BR

$2,400

3 BR

$3,040

4 BR+

$3,390

Research median

$2,400/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

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90301 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90301 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,806) is $1,645 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,720).

Rank in Inglewood

3rd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Inglewood.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90250, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,153/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90301. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,556/yr

At $2,463/mo median

Location

CityInglewood

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

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, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90301 (Inglewood, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,060

Median income

$65,806

Median age

39.3

Renters

72%

Age distribution

19.5%

25%

27.5%

13.8%

14.3%

Under 1819.5%

18–3425%

35–5427.5%

55–6413.8%

65+14.3%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

29.5%

57.5%

White9.3%

Black29.5%

Hispanic57.5%

Asian3.5%

Education (25+)

25.4%

22.8%

30.1%

21.7%

No HS diploma25.4%

HS diploma22.8%

Some college30.1%

Bachelor's+21.7%

Housing tenure

28%

72%

Owner28%

Renter72%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 90301 in Inglewood, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,056 → $2,463

up 19.8%

Income

$55,111 → $65,806

up 19.4%

Population

38,500 → 36,060

down 6.3%

Renter share

73.4% → 72%

-1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

17.3% → 21.7%

+4.4 pts

Median age

37 → 39.3

+2.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 90301 in Inglewood, CA has increased 19.8% since 2022, going from about $2,056 per month to roughly $2,463 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,111 in 2021 to $65,806 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 38,500 to 36,060 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.3% to 21.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90301 in Inglewood, CA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90301 covers Inglewood, CA. The median rent here is $2,463/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($65,806/yr), ZIP 90301 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 90301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (about $48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,463/mo in ZIP 90301. The local median household income is $65,806/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90301?

Rent in ZIP 90301 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

How does ZIP 90301 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90301 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #626 of 898 at $2,463/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90301 changed +1.8%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.