Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Paramount, Paramount, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Paramount

$2,475/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Paramount is $2,475 per month as of September 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paramount

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Paramount rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Paramount, Paramount, CA

Average rent prices in Paramount have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, 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 $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Paramount run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

12%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,895

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,800

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,990

7%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,990

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Paramount, 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, Paramount, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

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

Paramount

Median rent price$2,475
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paramount, Paramount, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in Paramount, Paramount, CA

Petrol East - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Petrol East

7309 Petrol St, Paramount, CA 90723

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

13822 Arthur Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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 Aug 17

Downey Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Downey Avenue

16854 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Paramount, Paramount, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Paramount rental market.

How much is rent in Paramount?

The average rent in Paramount is $2,475 per month as of September 5, 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 6% since last year.

How does Paramount rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Paramount is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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