What is the average apartment size in Paramount?

The average size for a Paramount, CA apartment is 729 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 Paramount?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Paramount is $2,096 per month, a 0.97% increase from last year’s average of $2,076.

What is the average apartment size in Paramount?

The typical apartment in Paramount offers about 729 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Paramount, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Paramount?

The typical rent budget in Paramount ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Paramount?

In Paramount, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Paramount is $2,096, a 0.97% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,076.

One-bedroom apartments provide 624 square feet for $1,930, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,346 offer 894 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Paramount, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,096	729 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,930	624 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,346	894 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Paramount, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Paramount, CA have increased by 0.97% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,076 to $2,096.

What's the typical rent budget in Paramount, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Paramount, CA (60%) 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 Paramount, CA?

8,123 or 57% of the households in Paramount, CA are renter-occupied while 6,225 or 43% are owner-occupied.

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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 Paramount 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.