Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Rancho Palos Verdes

$4,500/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rancho Palos Verdes is $4,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 131% above the national average rent, or $2,550 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rancho Palos Verdes

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rancho Palos Verdes rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average rent prices in Rancho Palos Verdes have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rent prices in Rancho Palos Verdes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rancho Palos Verdes is $2,897, whereas a house costs $5,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Palos Verdes run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

16%

-

1 bedroom

$2,300

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,975

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$4,500

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$9,800

9%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rancho Palos Verdes and Cerritos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rancho Palos Verdes

Median rent price$4,500
increased by131%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,646
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Cerritos, CA.

Discover rentals in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Palos Verdes Terrace

5762 Ravenspur Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

3 beds

2 baths

$3,145

Apartment for rent

28000 Ridgebluff Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Rancho Palos Verdes

Townhouse - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

28000 Ridgebluff Ct, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

3 beds

2 baths

$3,950

House for rent

28619 Gunter Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Palos Verdes

House for rent

28003 Ridgebrook Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Rancho Palos Verdes

Townhouse - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

28003 Ridgebrook Ct, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

3 beds

3 baths

$4,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rancho Palos Verdes rental market.

How much is rent in Rancho Palos Verdes?

The average rent in Rancho Palos Verdes is $4,500 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rancho Palos Verdes?

Average rent prices in Rancho Palos Verdes have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Rancho Palos Verdes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rancho Palos Verdes is 131% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rancho Palos Verdes?

To comfortably afford rent in Rancho Palos Verdes, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rancho Palos Verdes?

One-bedroom apartments in Rancho Palos Verdes averaged around $2,700 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $3,600 monthly. These figures reflect the city's premium rental market positioning.

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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