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ZIP 91016

Part of Monrovia, CA
Pop. 41,140·Los Angeles County·410th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,872/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$907
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ZIP 91016 · $2,872
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,950
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,720
3 BR
$3,450
4 BR+
$3,840
Research median
$2,720/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
$34,464/yr
At $2,872/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91016 (Monrovia, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,140
Median income
$96,540
Median age
38.4
Renters
52.1%
Age distribution
22.1%
22%
27.1%
14%
14.8%
Under 1822.1%
18–3422%
35–5427.1%
55–6414%
65+14.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
35.1%
45.4%
15.4%
White35.1%
Black5.4%
Hispanic45.4%
Asian15.4%
Education (25+)
19%
27.5%
42.5%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma19%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
47.9%
52.1%
Owner47.9%
Renter52.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91016 in Monrovia, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,159 → $2,872
up 33.0%
Income
$88,285 → $96,540
up 9.4%
Population
41,507 → 41,140
down 0.9%
Renter share
49.6% → 52.1%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
42.1% → 42.5%
+0.4 pts
Median age
39.6 → 38.4
-1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 91016 in Monrovia, CA paid around $2,159 a month. That figure now sits near $2,872, up 33.0% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $96,540 today, compared with $88,285 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 49.6% to 52.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91016 covers Monrovia, CA. The median rent here is $2,872/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($96,540/yr), ZIP 91016 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91016?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91016 (Monrovia, CA) is $2,872. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91016 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91016's median rent of $2,872/mo is $907 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91016 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91016 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #410 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,872/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,872/mo in ZIP 91016. The local median household income is $96,540/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91016?

Rent in ZIP 91016 has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91016 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91016 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,872/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($96,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91016 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91016 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.1% of ZIP 91016 households are renters, while 47.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91016 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91016 compare to the rest of Monrovia?

ZIP 91016 sits right at the Monrovia citywide median of $2,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91016 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91016 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,872/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 91016's median household income ($96,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91016 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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