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Average Rent in Arcadia, CA

7 apartment buildings, 136 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 1 more available with Average Rent Pro

Avg Rent

$3,268/mo

median $3,018

+7.2% vs last month

Cheapest

$1,225/mo

Mayflower Apartments

Properties

7

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Units

136

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Arcadia, CA.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 2 months

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$3,333
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Arcadia, CA $3,000$3,150$3,300$3,450 Jul 2Jul 16Jul 23Aug 6Aug 13

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Arcadia, CA Rent Prices

All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

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Arcadia, CA neighborhoods

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Arcadia, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Arcadia, CA is $3,268 per month, based on 136 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,225 at Mayflower Apartments to $9,998 at Bell Pasadena Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,659/mo $1,225/mo 29
1 Bed $2,835/mo $2,371/mo 45
2 Bed $3,782/mo $2,799/mo 55
3 Bed $4,543/mo $3,925/mo 7

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Market Context

Who rents in Arcadia, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Arcadia, CA averages $2,835/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,782/mo. At the local median household income of $116,142, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Arcadia, CA at $2,118/mo. The current tracked market average runs 54% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Arcadia, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arcadia, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$131,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,268/mo.

Comfortable income

$157,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,225/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.

Median household income in Arcadia, CA is $116,142 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Arcadia, CA

Overall prices in Arcadia, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Arcadia, CA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $3,268
Utilities $744
Groceries $578
Transportation $1,773
Healthcare $865
Other goods and services $1,384
Estimated total $8,612/mo

Population

55,550

Median household income

$116,142

Census median rent

$2,118/mo

Rent as % of income

33.3%

Median age

43.2

Mean commute

30 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in California

How Arcadia, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Arcadia, CA 30-Day Change Properties
Los Angeles, CA $2,991 -8% +1.2% 49
Anaheim, CA $2,880 -12% +0.6% 32
San Diego, CA $3,377 +3% +3.8% 31
Riverside, CA $2,594 -21% +2.1% 26
Sacramento, CA $2,350 -28% -4.9% 23
Oakland, CA $3,748 +15% +5.7% 22

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Arcadia, CA?

The average rent in Arcadia, CA is $3,268 per month, based on 136 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Arcadia, CA?

The median asking rent in Arcadia, CA is $3,018 per month, computed from 136 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,268/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Arcadia, CA?

The lowest available rent in Arcadia, CA starts at $1,225 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Arcadia, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Arcadia, CA average $2,835/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,371/mo across 45 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Arcadia, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Arcadia, CA average $3,782/mo. Units start from $2,799/mo across 55 units currently listed.

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