Average Rent in Norwalk, CA
8 apartment buildings, 8 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,979/mo
Cheapest
$2,492/mo
Properties
8
Units
8
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Norwalk, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Norwalk, CA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Vio Cerritos
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
Encasa Norwalk
11217 Barnwall St, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA
Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company
14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Skyline Properties
6116 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713, USA
Avalon Cerritos
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
Carmenita Townhouse Apartments
11622 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Roberts Real Estate
11325 La Mirada Blvd, Whittier, CA 90604, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vio Cerritos 18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA | $2,492 | $2,692 | $2.69 | 3.6 (47) | 2 |
| 2 | Encasa Norwalk 11217 Barnwall St, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA | $2,710 | $2,738 | $3.18 | 4 (47) | 4 |
| 3 | Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company 14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA | $3,300 | $3,300 | $2.14 | 3.3 (19) | 1 |
| 4 | Skyline Properties 6116 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713, USA | $4,200 | $4,200 | $3.49 | 4 (23) | 1 |
| 5 | Avalon Cerritos 12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (97) | 0 |
| 6 | Carmenita Townhouse Apartments 11622 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (22) | 0 |
| 7 | Roberts Real Estate 11325 La Mirada Blvd, Whittier, CA 90604, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (20) | 0 |
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Vio Cerritos
3.6 (47)18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
Encasa Norwalk
4 (47)11217 Barnwall St, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA
Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company
3.3 (19)14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Skyline Properties
4 (23)6116 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713, USA
Avalon Cerritos
4.7 (97)12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
Carmenita Townhouse Apartments
4.7 (22)11622 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Norwalk, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Norwalk, CA is $2,979 per month, based on 8 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,492 at Vio Cerritos to $4,200 at Skyline Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | $2,722/mo | $2,492/mo | 6 |
| 3 Bed | $3,750/mo | $3,300/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Norwalk, CA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Norwalk, CA averages $2,979/mo. At the local median household income of $98,709, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Norwalk, CA at $2,014/mo. The current tracked market average runs 48% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Norwalk, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Norwalk, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$119,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,979/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,492/mo), you need to earn at least $100,000/year.
Median household income in Norwalk, CA is $98,709 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Norwalk, CA
Overall prices in Norwalk, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Norwalk, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,979 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,323/mo |
Population
100,713
Median household income
$98,709
Census median rent
$2,014/mo
Rent as % of income
35.4%
Median age
36.5
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Norwalk, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Norwalk, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -4% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +8% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -23% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -15% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -8% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +12% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Norwalk, CA?
The average rent in Norwalk, CA is $2,979 per month, based on 8 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Norwalk, CA?
The lowest available rent in Norwalk, CA starts at $2,492 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Norwalk, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Norwalk, CA average $2,722/mo. Units start from $2,492/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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