What is the average apartment size in Pico Rivera?

The average size for a Pico Rivera, CA apartment is 686 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Pico Rivera?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Pico Rivera is $1,945 per month, a 0.37% decrease from last years average of $1,952.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Pico Rivera?

In Pico Rivera, studios rent for $1,528 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,079 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,424 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Pico Rivera?

The typical apartment in Pico Rivera offers about 686 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Pico Rivera?

Studio apartments in Pico Rivera average 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 697 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 947 sq. ft.

Pico Rivera, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Pico Rivera?

The typical rent budget in Pico Rivera ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pico Rivera?

In Pico Rivera, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pico Rivera is $1,945, a 0.37% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,952.

Studio Apartments at $1,528 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 697 square feet for $2,079, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,424 offer 947 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pico Rivera, CA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,945	686 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,528	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,079	697 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,424	947 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pico Rivera, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Pico Rivera, CA have decreased by 0.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,952 to $1,945.

What's the typical rent budget in Pico Rivera, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Pico Rivera, CA (40%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Pico Rivera, CA?

5,016 or 30% of the households in Pico Rivera, CA are renter-occupied while 11,788 or 70% are owner-occupied.

How Pico Rivera Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Pico Rivera	$1,945
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Pasadena, CA	$3,142
Fullerton, CA	$2,549
Downey, CA	$2,275
West Covina, CA	$2,396
Bellflower, CA	$2,190
Buena Park, CA	$2,402
La Habra, CA	$2,441
Norwalk, CA	$2,300
Alhambra, CA	$2,730
Arcadia, CA	$2,195

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Pico Rivera apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.