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Average Rent in Norwalk, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Norwalk, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,729/mo
Lowest Available
$1,845/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Norwalk, CA
5 listed units across 2 buildings in Norwalk, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $53/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encasa Norwalk | Unit 259F | $2,770 | $2,620 | $150 |
| Encasa Norwalk | Unit 110B | $2,685 | $2,640 | $45 |
| Park Apartments | Unit 3, 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,755 | $2,730 | $25 |
| Park Apartments | Unit 3, 3 Bed 2 Bath | $3,391 | $3,366 | $25 |
| Park Apartments | Unit 2, 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,755 | $2,735 | $20 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Norwalk, CA
Compare average rent across Norwalk, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier 90605 | $3,288 | $0 | $2,935 | 1 | 5 |
| Norwalk 90650 | $2,604 | ▲ $131 | $2,058 | 2 | 11 |
| Cerritos 90703 | $2,255 | ▼ $164 | $1,845 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Norwalk, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Norwalk, CA is $2,729 per month across 4 apartment communities and 19 available units.
The most affordable option is Vio Cerritos starting at $1,845/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,845/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,160/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,726/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,443/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $3,920/mo.
Prices range from $1,845 to $3,920 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Norwalk, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Norwalk, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vio Cerritos | $1,845/mo | $2,255/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| Park Apartments | $2,058/mo | $2,588/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| Encasa Norwalk | $2,570/mo | $2,613/mo | 7 | 4 |
| Carmenita Townhouse Apartments | $2,935/mo | $3,288/mo | 5 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Norwalk, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$109,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,729/mo.
Comfortable income
$131,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,845/mo), you need to earn at least $74,000/year.
Median household income in Norwalk, CA is $98,709 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Norwalk, CA
Overall prices in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,729 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,073/mo |
Population
100,713
Median household income
$98,709
Census median rent
$2,014/mo
Census rent burden
35.4%
Median age
36.5
Mean commute
29 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.
Google Search Trends for Norwalk, CA Apartments
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