Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Paramount, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Paramount

$2,450/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Paramount is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paramount

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Paramount rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Paramount, CA

Average rent prices in Paramount 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 Paramount, CA

Rent prices in Paramount vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Paramount is $2,350, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Paramount run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

5%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,800

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,557

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,500

7%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,557

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

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

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,643
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paramount, CA is 33% lower than the median rent in Cerritos, CA.

Discover rentals in Paramount, CA

157-NNC Paramount Terrace LLC - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

18h ago

8.7

Very good

157-NNC Paramount Terrace LLC

13947 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,245–$2,625

Apartment for rent

13822 Arthur Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

13822 Arthur Ave.

13822 Arthur Ave, Paramount, CA 90723

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

14026 Paramount Blvd #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Paramount

Spacious 2BR Apartment in Paramount

14026 Paramount Blvd #11, Paramount, CA 90723

2 beds

1 bath

$2,299

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

PAS16852-58 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

PAS16852-58

16852 16852 & 16858 Passage Ave, Paramount, CA 90723

2 beds

2 baths

$2,350

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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Paramount?

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

How does Paramount rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Paramount is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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?

Paramount's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the majority of available rentals at 62% of the market, with one-bedroom units representing 22% of monthly inventory.

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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