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ZIP 90703

Part of Cerritos, CA
Pop. 48,108·Los Angeles County·164th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,600/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$1,635
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ZIP 90703 · $3,600
More expensive than 96% 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
$43,200/yr
At $3,600/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90703 (Cerritos, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,108
Median income
$134,987
Median age
47.7
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
19%
16.5%
25%
13.1%
26.4%
Under 1819%
18–3416.5%
35–5425%
55–6413.1%
65+26.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
13.4%
16.4%
61.8%
White13.4%
Black6%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian61.8%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
13.6%
23%
57.6%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma13.6%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+57.6%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90703 in Cerritos, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,708 → $3,600
up 32.9%
Income
$115,272 → $134,987
up 17.1%
Population
49,989 → 48,108
down 3.8%
Renter share
24.2% → 24.4%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
53.6% → 57.6%
+4.0 pts
Median age
45.7 → 47.7
+2.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 90703 in Cerritos, CA has climbed by $892 per month, settling near $3,600 after starting the period at $2,708. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $115,272 in 2021 to $134,987 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.8 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 49,989 to 48,108 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.6% to 57.6%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90703 in Cerritos, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90703 covers Cerritos, CA. The median rent here is $3,600/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 32% of local median household income ($134,987/yr), ZIP 90703 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90703?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90703 (Cerritos, CA) is $3,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90703 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90703's median rent of $3,600/mo is $1,635 (83%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90703 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90703 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #164 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90703?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,600/mo in ZIP 90703. The local median household income is $134,987/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90703?

Rent in ZIP 90703 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90703 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90703 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,600/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($134,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90703 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90703 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of ZIP 90703 households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90703 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90703 compare to the rest of Cerritos?

ZIP 90703 sits right at the Cerritos citywide median of $3,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90703 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90703 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,600/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 90703's median household income ($134,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90703 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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