Norwalk, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Norwalk, California rental market.

Norwalk, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,273

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

2.6%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Norwalk, California apartments have recorded a 2.6% rent increase.

Norwalk, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Norwalk $1,977 $2,050 $2,129 $2,129 $2,180 $2,244 $2,215 $2,251 $2,276 $2,273
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Norwalk
National
Nov 2021
$1,977
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,050
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,129
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,129
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,180
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,244
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,215
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,251
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,276
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,273
$1,748

Norwalk, California Average Apartment Rent

Norwalk, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 61.42%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Norwalk, California rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 5.52%.

Norwalk, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 8,579
Owner occupied housing units 17,929

Renters take up 32% of Norwalk, California real estate, occupying a total of 8,579 units, while homeowners live in 17,929 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.1

Renter median household income**

$66,060

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

3.53

Rental vacancy rate**

2.6%

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 674
1 bed 1,861
2 beds 3,387
3 beds 1,890
4 beds 597
5 or more beds 170

There are 3,387 rentals in Norwalk, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 39%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (2%), amounting to 170 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Norwalk, California homes for rent is 4.1.

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 355
25 - 34 years 2,248
35 - 44 years 1,701
45 - 54 years 1,481
55 - 59 years 751
60 - 64 years 733
65 - 74 years 782
75 - 84 years 364
85 years and over 164

Most condos for rent in Norwalk, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (26%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (20%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 6,540
Non-Family Households 2,039

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 4,048
No related children of the householder under 18 4,531

A total of 6,540 apartments for rent in Norwalk, California, or 76% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 47% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 4,048 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Norwalk, California is 3.53.

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 2,083
High school graduate (including equivalency) 2,431
Some college or associate's degree 2,475
Bachelor's degree or higher 1,590

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 19% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 24% of the homes for rent in Norwalk, California.

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 137
Built 2000 - 2009 415
Built 1990 - 1999 656
Built 1980 - 1989 1,101
Built 1970 - 1979 1,349
Built 1960 - 1969 1,290
Built 1950 - 1959 2,744
Built 1940 - 1949 566
Built 1939 or earlier 321

The highest share of Norwalk, California apartment rentals, namely 32% or 2,744 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1970 - 1979 (16%, 1,349 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (15%, 1,290 units).

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 306
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,718
Moved in 2010 to 2017 4,202
Moved in 2000 to 2009 1,709
Moved in 1990 to 1999 496
Moved in 1989 or earlier 148

Median year renter moved into unit 2014

Most Norwalk, California renters (49%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Norwalk, California condos for rent is 2014.

Norwalk, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 718
1 vehicle available 2,668
2 vehicles available 3,007
3 vehicles available 1,437
4 vehicles available 583
5 or more vehicles available 166

When it comes to transportation options, 35% of Norwalk, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 31% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 17% have 3 vehicles available.

Norwalk, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 10,552
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,379
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 453
Walked 280
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 391
Worked at home 733

Norwalk, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 27,936
Moved within same county 1,733

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Norwalk, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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