Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Arcadia, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Arcadia, CA rent slipped 9.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,950/month. Renters today are paying $62 less per month on average than last year.

  • Arcadia, CA rent is 55.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city among pricier Southern California metros with a total rentals inventory of 68 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Arcadia, CA rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,498/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $4,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,000/month. These ranges reflect the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Arcadia

$2,950/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arcadia is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arcadia

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arcadia rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Arcadia, CA

Average rent prices in Arcadia have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arcadia, CA

Rent prices in Arcadia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arcadia is $2,322, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcadia run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,995

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,497

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,200

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,000

15%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arcadia, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Arcadia, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Arcadia and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.

Arcadia

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arcadia, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in Arcadia, CA

514 W Huntington Dr #K - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Arcadia

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

626 Sunset Blvd Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Arcadia

Bright & Spacious 2BR Upper Corner Apartment in the Heart of Arcadia

626 Sunset Blvd Apt B #Apt B, Arcadia, CA 91007

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

$2,195

Price drop

2433-2435 S. Baldwin Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

2433-2435 S. Baldwin Ave.

2433 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

245 W Colorado Blvd #26B, Unit 4b - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

245 W Colorado Blvd #26B, Unit 4b

245 W Colorado Blvd, Arcadia, CA 91007

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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Frequently asked questions for Arcadia, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Arcadia rental market.

How much is rent in Arcadia?

The average rent in Arcadia is $2,950 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arcadia?

Average rent prices in Arcadia have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Arcadia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arcadia is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arcadia?

To comfortably afford rent in Arcadia, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Arcadia?

May offers the lowest rents in Arcadia but comes with higher competition and better selection before summer moves, while November sees the highest rents with about 12% difference between these months. December is the least competitive month with lower overall demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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