ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91303

Pop. 29,805·Los Angeles County·594th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,543/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$611
Reported rents
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ZIP 91303 · $2,543
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,000
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,790
3 BR
$3,540
4 BR+
$3,940
Research median
$2,790/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 91303 usually run 0.7% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in July, about $41 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91303 is 1.5% below its high of $2,582 in November 2024, at $2,543 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91303 changed -0.2% 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 91303 rose 21.2% while median household income rose 21.6% ($61,250 to $74,474). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91303 is 18.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,474) is $1,862 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,000).

Rank in Los Angeles

31st cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91304, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,162/mo), about $4,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91303. 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
$30,516/yr
At $2,543/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91303 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,805
Median income
$74,474
Median age
33.5
Renters
78.4%
Age distribution
19.2%
34.6%
26.9%
Under 1819.2%
18–3434.6%
35–5426.9%
55–6410.6%
65+8.7%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
30%
58.1%
White30%
Black4.8%
Hispanic58.1%
Asian7.8%
Education (25+)
23.7%
25.5%
25.9%
25%
No HS diploma23.7%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+25%
Housing tenure
21.6%
78.4%
Owner21.6%
Renter78.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91303 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,156 → $2,543
up 17.9%
Income
$66,494 → $74,474
up 12.0%
Population
29,965 → 29,805
down 0.5%
Renter share
77.6% → 78.4%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 25%
+0.9 pts
Median age
32.3 → 33.5
+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 91303 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $2,156 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,543, reflecting a 17.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $66,494 to $74,474 across the same window, up 12.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91303 in Los Angeles, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 91303

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91303 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,543/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,790/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($74,474/yr), ZIP 91303 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91303?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,543/mo in ZIP 91303. The local median household income is $74,474/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91303?

Rent in ZIP 91303 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a -0.2% change. It sits 1.5% below its high of $2,582 in November 2024.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91303?

Asking rents in ZIP 91303 are usually lowest in January, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $41 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91303?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91303 rose 21.2% while median household income rose 21.6%, from $61,250 to $74,474. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91303 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91303 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #594 of 898 at $2,543/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91303 changed -0.2%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 91303 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

At $2,543/mo, ZIP 91303 is $229 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,772/mo. It is the 31st cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,543/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 91303's median household income ($74,474/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91303 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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