Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Paramount, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Paramount
$2,450/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Paramount is $2,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Paramount
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Paramount rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Paramount, CA
Average rent prices in Paramount have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Paramount, CA
Rent prices in Paramount vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Paramount is $2,400, whereas a house costs $2,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Paramount run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | 12% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,982 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,645 | 2% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 7% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Paramount | $2,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 18% | - | |
Houses | $2,672 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,982
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
Paramount
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Paramount, 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 Paramount, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Paramount and Cerritos by all bedroom counts and property types.
Paramount
29%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Paramount, CA is 26% lower than the median rent in Cerritos, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,317
1%$2,248
13%$2,895
4%$1,850
19%$2,820
13%$2,050
11%$2,575
4%$1,905
1%$3,450
19%$2,500
9%$2,495
6%$2,100
7%Discover rentals in Paramount, CA
5d+ ago
7309 Petrol St, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Paramount
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
13822 Arthur Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Paramount
14026 Paramount Blvd #11, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
1 bath
$2,299
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Paramount
2 beds
3 baths
$3,350
$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
15940 Indiana Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,070–$2,785
Apartment for rent
1d ago
15921 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,145–$2,595
Apartment for rent
11h ago
8350 Gardendale St, Paramount, CA 90723
1 bed
1 bath
$2,154
Apartment for rent
9h ago
13947 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
2 baths
$2,605–$2,625
Apartment for rent
11h ago
8350 Gardendale St, Paramount, CA 90723
1 bed
1 bath
$2,154
Apartment for rent
13h ago
15522 Orange Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
15921 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,145–$2,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7950 Howe St, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
13822 Arthur Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
21h ago
13202 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
15921 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,145–$2,595
Apartment for rent
13h ago
15522 Orange Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Paramount
2 beds
3 baths
$3,350
$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Paramount
13930 Anderson St #NA, Paramount, CA 90723
3 beds
1 bath
$3,275
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
7309 Petrol St, Paramount, CA 90723
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Paramount, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Paramount rental market.
How much is rent in Paramount?
The average rent in Paramount is $2,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Paramount?
Average rent prices in Paramount have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Paramount rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Paramount is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Paramount?
To comfortably afford rent in Paramount, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Paramount?
April offers the lowest rents in Paramount, while fall months like October and November see less competition and more favorable conditions for renters. December has the highest rent with roughly an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).