ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91316

Pop. 29,491·Los Angeles County·305th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,106/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$1,174
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 91316 · $3,106
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,290
2 BR
$2,850
3 BR
$3,610
4 BR+
$4,020
Research median
$2,850/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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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 91316 usually run 0.5% below trend in December and 0.6% above it in September, about $34 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91316 is 1.8% below its high of $3,162 in May 2026, at $3,106 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91316 changed -1.1% 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 91316 rose 30.5% while median household income rose 19.9% ($76,978 to $92,311). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91316 is 30.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

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

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,311) is $2,308 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,290); a 2-bedroom is $2,850.

Rank in Los Angeles

71st cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91406, 3 miles away, rents for 16% less ($2,596/mo), about $6,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91316. 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
$37,272/yr
At $3,106/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 (-1.1% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91316 (Los Angeles, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 58.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,491
Median income
$92,311
Median age
44.2
Renters
49.8%
Age distribution
17.4%
18.1%
29.6%
13.6%
21.1%
Under 1817.4%
18–3418.1%
35–5429.6%
55–6413.6%
65+21.1%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
14.1%
White71.6%
Black2.6%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian6.2%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
12.6%
23.2%
58.4%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+58.4%
Housing tenure
50.2%
49.8%
Owner50.2%
Renter49.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91316 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,478 → $3,106
up 25.3%
Income
$79,858 → $92,311
up 15.6%
Population
28,182 → 29,491
up 4.6%
Renter share
49.1% → 49.8%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
51.7% → 58.4%
+6.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91316 in Los Angeles, CA has shifted from $2,478 to $3,106, up 25.3% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 91316 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $92,311, up from $79,858 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91316 in Los Angeles, CA adding about 1,309 residents over the five-year window, up 4.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.7% to 58.4% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 91316 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91316 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,106/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($92,311/yr), ZIP 91316 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91316?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (about $60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,106/mo in ZIP 91316. The local median household income is $92,311/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91316?

Rent in ZIP 91316 has fallen 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.8% below its high of $3,162 in May 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91316?

Asking rents in ZIP 91316 are usually lowest in December, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $34 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91316?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91316 rose 30.5% while median household income rose 19.9%, from $76,978 to $92,311. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91316 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91316 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #305 of 898 at $3,106/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91316 changed -1.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 91316 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

At $3,106/mo, ZIP 91316 is $334 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,772/mo. It is the 71st cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $3,106/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 91316's median household income ($92,311/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91316 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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