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Rental Market Trends in Norwalk, CA

What is the average rent in Norwalk, CA?

$1,960/month

Average Rent

587 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Norwalk, CA is $1,960 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Norwalk one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Norwalk, you can expect to pay about $1,622 per month for a studio, $1,960 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,449 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,241 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,622/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,960/month
587 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,449/month
819 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,241/month
1,090 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,918/month
768 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,764/month
1,322 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Norwalk, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Norwalk, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Norwalk, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
52% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Norwalk, CA?

Because the average rent in Norwalk is $1,960, you’ll want to make about $6,533 per month or $78,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Norwalk, CA

274 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Norwalk we think you'll love

Alivia Apartments

Alivia Apartments

11201 Carmenita Rd,
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

$2,635 - $3,695

1-2 Beds

Solterra At Civic Center

Solterra At Civic Center

12700 Bloomfield Ave,
Norwalk, CA 90650

$2,723 - $7,028

1-2 Beds

Norwalk Metropointe

Norwalk Metropointe

11615 E Firestone Blvd,
Norwalk, CA 90650

$2,447 - $6,420

1-3 Beds

Park Regency Club

Park Regency Club

10000 Imperial Hwy,
Downey, CA 90242

$2,049 - $2,931

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Norwalk, CA

L'Abri Management, Inc.
L'Abri Management, Inc.
  • 40

    Communities

  • 2,126

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

6 Communities in Norwalk
Advanced Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate
  • 66

    Communities

  • 12,194

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

5 Communities in Norwalk
Main Street Management
Main Street Management
  • 22

    Communities

  • 1,635

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

4 Communities in Norwalk
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 131

    Communities

  • 3,998

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

3 Communities in Norwalk
Mashcole Property Management
Mashcole Property Management
  • 52

    Communities

  • 2,477

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

3 Communities in Norwalk
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 458

    Communities

  • 108,906

    Units

  • 228

    Cities

2 Communities in Norwalk
Sares-Regis Group
Sares-Regis Group
  • 46

    Communities

  • 9,967

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

2 Communities in Norwalk
Crystal Property Management
Crystal Property Management
  • 14

    Communities

  • 465

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Norwalk

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United States California Norwalk Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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