Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Buena Park, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Buena Park rent stands today

    Buena Park, CA rent rose 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $311 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Buena Park runs 28.3% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with a total of 66 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Buena Park rent for about $1,495/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,100/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,550/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,850/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available across total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Buena Park

$2,500/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buena Park is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buena Park

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buena Park rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Buena Park, CA

Average rent prices in Buena Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Buena Park, CA

Rent prices in Buena Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buena Park is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Buena Park run $2,142 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,525.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

52%

27%

1 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,550

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,800

9%

18%

4 bedroom

$4,850

15%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

52%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Buena Park, 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 Buena Park, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Buena Park and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.

Buena Park

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,299
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buena Park, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in Buena Park, CA

7662 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

7662 9th Street

7662 9th St, Buena Park, CA 90621

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Whitaker Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Whitaker Apartments

8080 Whitaker St, Buena Park, CA 90621

2 beds

1 bath

$2,155

Apartment for rent

6412 Crescent Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

6412 Crescent Ave

6412 Crescent Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Apartment for rent

The Rancho Shops LLC - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Rancho Shops LLC

7375 9th St, Buena Park, CA 90621

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Buena Park, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Buena Park rental market.

How much is rent in Buena Park?

The average rent in Buena Park is $2,500 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buena Park?

Average rent prices in Buena Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Buena Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buena Park is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Buena Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Buena Park, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Buena Park?

Buena Park's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,500 monthly. These figures represent relatively stable pricing compared to the previous year.

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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