What is the average apartment size in Rosemead?

The average size for a Rosemead, CA apartment is 678 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 Rosemead?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Rosemead is $2,233 per month, a 12.26% increase from last years average of $1,989.

What is the average apartment size in Rosemead?

The typical apartment in Rosemead offers about 678 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Rosemead, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rosemead?

In Rosemead, 52% of households rent while 48% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rosemead is $2,233, a 12.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,989.

One-bedroom apartments provide 610 square feet for $2,272, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Rosemead, CA

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,233	678 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,272	610 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Rosemead, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Rosemead, CA have increased by 12.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,989 to $2,233.

Do most people rent or own in Rosemead, CA?

7,392 or 52% of the households in Rosemead, CA are renter-occupied while 6,881 or 48% are owner-occupied.

How Rosemead Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rosemead	$2,233
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
Glendale, CA	$2,909
Downey, CA	$2,275
West Covina, CA	$2,396
Bellflower, CA	$2,190
Buena Park, CA	$2,402
Covina, CA	$2,078
Glendora, CA	$2,185
La Habra, CA	$2,441
Azusa, CA	$2,007

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 Rosemead 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.