Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Norwalk, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Norwalk

$2,495/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwalk is $2,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwalk

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwalk 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 Norwalk, CA

Average rent prices in Norwalk have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Norwalk, CA

Rent prices in Norwalk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norwalk is $2,145, whereas a house costs $3,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwalk run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

2%

72%

1 bedroom

$1,995

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,547

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,455

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,347

12%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

72%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,455

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,347

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

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

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

Norwalk

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

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 Norwalk, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Buena Park, CA.

Discover rentals in Norwalk, CA

11145 Crestbrook St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwalk

PRIVATE Bedroom with SHARED Bathroom In Norwalk House

11145 Crestbrook St #4, Norwalk, CA 90650

1 bed

1 bath

$899

12705 Norwalk Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

12705 Norwalk Blvd

12705 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

13817 Studebaker Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwalk

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

12634 Kalnor Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.6

Very good

12634 Kalnor Ave.

12634 Kalnor Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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Frequently asked questions for Norwalk, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Norwalk rental market.

How much is rent in Norwalk?

The average rent in Norwalk is $2,495 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwalk?

Average rent prices in Norwalk have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Norwalk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwalk is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwalk?

To comfortably afford rent in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk?

April offers the lowest rents in Norwalk while May sees the highest, creating about a 13% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. December is the least competitive month with reduced 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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