Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Montrose
Montrose, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,704
Population
7,897
Renter Mix
64% Rent
A mountain retreat just minutes from Los Angeles.
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Tucked against the Verdugo Mountains foothills, Montrose is one of those rare Southern California spots where small-town charm genuinely thrives. The heart of the neighborhood is Honolulu Avenue, a walkable stretch lined with local shops, cafes, and a beloved weekly farmers market that has drawn the community together for years. With the Angeles National Forest just north, trailhead access becomes part of everyday life rather than a weekend novelty. Downtown Glendale sits minutes away, while Pasadena and Burbank are easily accessible via the 210 and 134 freeways.
The housing stock features garden-style apartment communities, charming bungalow courts, and smaller multi-unit buildings with character that busier parts of the LA metro simply don’t offer. Renters seeking a quieter pace will find options from cozy studios to spacious two-bedrooms, with average rents ranging from $1,370 for studios to $2,085 for two-bedrooms. La Crescenta sits next door, expanding nearby parks and dining options. Every October, Montrose hosts its Harvest Festival on Honolulu Avenue, a community tradition drawing visitors from across the foothills for live music, food, and local vendors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,428
Average: $96,425
Education
3,072
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,269
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Montrose has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Montrose, CA is $1,373 for a studio, $1,704 for one bedroom, $2,111 for two bedrooms, and $3,002 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montrose has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,704/month
435 Sq Ft
House
$3,430/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montrose, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Descanso Gardens
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- La Tuna Canyon Park
- Kidspace Children's Museum
- Los Angeles Zoo
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.