Pomona, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

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 Pomona, California rental market.

Pomona, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,220

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

3.5%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Pomona, California apartments have recorded a 3.5% rent increase.

Pomona, 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
Pomona $1,911 $2,018 $2,082 $2,109 $2,127 $2,139 $2,143 $2,154 $2,260 $2,220
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Pomona
National
Nov 2021
$1,911
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,018
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,082
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,109
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,127
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,139
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,143
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,154
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,260
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,220
$1,748

Pomona, California Average Apartment Rent

Pomona, California Apartment rent ranges

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

At 68.67%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Pomona, California rentals, while condos priced $700 - $1000 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.09%.

Pomona, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 19,111
Owner occupied housing units 22,327

Renters take up 46% of Pomona, California real estate, occupying a total of 19,111 units, while homeowners live in 22,327 properties.

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

4

Renter median household income**

$53,464

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

3.46

Rental vacancy rate**

1.2%

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

No bedrooms 1,249
1 bed 5,193
2 beds 7,048
3 beds 4,293
4 beds 1,158
5 or more beds 170

There are 7,048 rentals in Pomona, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 37%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 170 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Pomona, California homes for rent is 4.

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

15 - 24 years 1,275
25 - 34 years 3,893
35 - 44 years 4,492
45 - 54 years 3,731
55 - 59 years 1,520
60 - 64 years 1,257
65 - 74 years 1,547
75 - 84 years 1,000
85 years and over 396

Most condos for rent in Pomona, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 45 - 54 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%.

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

Family households 13,394
Non-Family Households 5,717

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

With related children of the householder under 18 8,589
No related children of the householder under 18 10,522

A total of 13,394 apartments for rent in Pomona, California, or 70% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 45% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 8,589 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Pomona, California is 3.46.

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

Less than high school graduate 5,885
High school graduate (including equivalency) 4,791
Some college or associate's degree 5,700
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,735

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 14% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 31% of the homes for rent in Pomona, California.

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

Built 2010 - 2019 1,209
Built 2000 - 2009 1,361
Built 1990 - 1999 1,753
Built 1980 - 1989 2,640
Built 1970 - 1979 2,416
Built 1960 - 1969 3,213
Built 1950 - 1959 3,451
Built 1940 - 1949 1,027
Built 1939 or earlier 1,970

The highest share of Pomona, California apartment rentals, namely 18% or 3,451 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (17%, 3,213 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (14%, 2,640 units).

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

Moved in 2021 or later 869
Moved in 2018 to 2020 4,430
Moved in 2010 to 2017 10,189
Moved in 2000 to 2009 2,666
Moved in 1990 to 1999 565
Moved in 1989 or earlier 392

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Pomona, California renters (53%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Pomona, California condos for rent is 2015.

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

No vehicle available 2,299
1 vehicle available 6,665
2 vehicles available 6,024
3 vehicles available 2,235
4 vehicles available 1,185
5 or more vehicles available 703

When it comes to transportation options, 35% of Pomona, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 32% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 12% have No vehicle available.

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

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 20,387
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 4,689
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 663
Walked 535
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 717
Worked at home 1,712

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

Same house as 1 year ago 58,314
Moved within same county 3,862
Moved from different county within same state 2,153
Moved from different state 575

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 Pomona, 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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