Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
West Covina, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where West Covina rent stands today

    West Covina, CA rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,460/month. Renters today are paying $163 less per month on average than last year despite a 3.1% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • West Covina runs 29.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Southern California metro with a limited total rental inventory of 50 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in West Covina rent for $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,960/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,462/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,300/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Valinda neighborhood saw rents climb 28.8% year over year to $3,395/month. This rise contrasts with the citywide decline and shows localized strength in West Covina, CA's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in West Covina

$2,460/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Covina is $2,460 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $560 more per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Covina

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Covina rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Covina, CA

Average rent prices in West Covina have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 West Covina, CA

Rent prices in West Covina vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Covina is $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in West Covina run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,474.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

4%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,960

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,462

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,450

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,300

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Covina and Arcadia by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Covina

Median rent price$2,460
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,972
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Covina, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.

Discover rentals in West Covina, CA

855 N Lark Ellen Ave #O - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Freeway Corridor apartment for rent in West Covina

855 N Lark Ellen Ave #O, West Covina, CA 91791

Studio

0 baths

$800

West Park - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9

Excellent

West Park

600 S Fernwood St, West Covina, CA 91791

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,995–$2,495

Price drop

731 N Azusa Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

731 N Azusa Ave

731 N Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91791

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

California Villages West Covina - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

8.5

Very good

California Villages West Covina

2847 E Valley Blvd, West Covina, CA 91792

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,156–$6,585

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for West Covina, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Covina rental market.

How much is rent in West Covina?

The average rent in West Covina is $2,460 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Covina?

Average rent prices in West Covina have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does West Covina rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Covina is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Covina?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Covina are Walnut Creek ($2,000/mo), Freeway Corridor ($2,137/mo), and East Hills ($2,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Covina?

To comfortably afford rent in West Covina, 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 West Covina?

May offers the lowest rents while December has the least competition from other renters, making both months ideal for apartment hunting with approximately 4% savings compared to peak August pricing.

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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