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ZIP 91205

Part of Glendale, CA
Pop. 34,254·Los Angeles County·726th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,257/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
+$295
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ZIP 91205 · $2,257
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,980
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,770
3 BR
$3,510
4 BR+
$3,910
Research median
$2,770/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$27,084/yr
At $2,257/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91205 (Glendale, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,254
Median income
$64,564
Median age
41
Renters
82.3%
Age distribution
15.9%
24.7%
26.9%
12.6%
20%
Under 1815.9%
18–3424.7%
35–5426.9%
55–6412.6%
65+20%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
26.7%
White60.3%
Black1.8%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian10.9%
Education (25+)
16.6%
22.7%
21.9%
38.8%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
17.7%
82.3%
Owner17.7%
Renter82.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,852 → $2,257
up 21.9%
Income
$48,888 → $64,564
up 32.1%
Population
36,367 → 34,254
down 5.8%
Renter share
86.1% → 82.3%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 38.8%
+1.9 pts
Median age
40.1 → 41
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA has shifted from $1,852 to $2,257, up 21.9% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $48,888 to $64,564 across the same window, up 32.1% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA losing about 2,113 residents over the five-year window, down 5.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 86.1% to 82.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 91205 covers Glendale, CA. The median rent here is $2,257/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($64,564/yr), ZIP 91205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91205?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91205 (Glendale, CA) is $2,257. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91205's median rent of $2,257/mo is $295 (15%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 91205 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #726 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,257/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,257/mo in ZIP 91205. The local median household income is $64,564/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91205?

Rent in ZIP 91205 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 91205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91205 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,257/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($64,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91205 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.3% of ZIP 91205 households are renters, while 17.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91205 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 91205 is more affordable than Glendale overall. At $2,257/mo, it's $522 below the Glendale citywide median of $2,779/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91205 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,257/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 91205's median household income ($64,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91205 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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