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ZIP 91803

Part of Alhambra, CA
Pop. 27,715·Los Angeles County·684th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,368/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$403
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ZIP 91803 · $2,368
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,380
3 BR
$3,020
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,380/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
$28,416/yr
At $2,368/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.0% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91803 (Alhambra, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,715
Median income
$84,311
Median age
41.8
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
18.3%
21.6%
27.6%
13.2%
19.3%
Under 1818.3%
18–3421.6%
35–5427.6%
55–6413.2%
65+19.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
38.1%
50.5%
White11.3%
Black1.1%
Hispanic38.1%
Asian50.5%
Education (25+)
19.5%
19.6%
22.6%
38.3%
No HS diploma19.5%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+38.3%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91803 in Alhambra, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,791 → $2,368
up 32.2%
Income
$72,773 → $84,311
up 15.9%
Population
29,223 → 27,715
down 5.2%
Renter share
51.4% → 51.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 38.3%
+3.6 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91803 in Alhambra, CA has shifted from $1,791 to $2,368, up 32.2% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 91803 in Alhambra, CA now reports about $84,311, up from $72,773 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91803 in Alhambra, CA losing about 1,508 residents over the five-year window, down 5.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.7% to 38.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 91803 in Alhambra, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91803 covers Alhambra, CA. The median rent here is $2,368/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($84,311/yr), ZIP 91803 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91803 (Alhambra, CA) is $2,368. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91803's median rent of $2,368/mo is $403 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91803 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91803 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #684 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,368/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,368/mo in ZIP 91803. The local median household income is $84,311/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91803?

Rent in ZIP 91803 has decreased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91803 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,368/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($84,311/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91803 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of ZIP 91803 households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91803 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91803 compare to the rest of Alhambra?

ZIP 91803 is more affordable than Alhambra overall. At $2,368/mo, it's $224 below the Alhambra citywide median of $2,592/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,368/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 91803's median household income ($84,311/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91803 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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