Average Rent in 90038, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical 90038, Los Angeles, CA Rents

90038 rentals average $1,520 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,775, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $186 (13.44%) year-over-year from $1,386 to $1,573. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $324 (-13.98%) year-over-year from $2,319 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $236 (-7.20%) year-over-year from $3,273 to $3,037. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $218 (-4.95%) year-over-year from $4,413 to $4,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $317 (-5.33%) year-over-year from $5,955 to $5,638. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.81	$1,573	$1,386 (13.44%)	$1,541 (2.06%)
1 BR	$36.56	$1,995	$2,319 (-13.98%)	$1,965 (1.53%)
2 BR	$38.77	$3,037	$3,273 (-7.20%)	$2,920 (4.01%)
3 BR	$34.93	$4,195	$4,413 (-4.95%)	$5,082 (-17.45%)
4+ BR	$33.95	$5,638	$5,955 (-5.33%)	$8,250 (-31.67%)

Historical Rents in 90038, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near 90038

There are a total of 40 cities nearby 90038. The average rent in 90038 is currently $4,000 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 90038, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare 90038, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 90038, Los Angeles, CA is 15.13% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 90038, Los Angeles, CA are about 1.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.21% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near 90038, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500	$2,450
Glendale, CA	$1,750	$2,100	$3,000	$2,998
Alhambra, CA	$1,623	$1,863	$2,898	$3,000
Pasadena, CA	$1,826	$2,300	$3,300	$3,390
Burbank, CA	$2,450	$2,225	$3,200	$3,400
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,395	$3,745
Culver City, CA	$2,588	$2,438	$3,500	$3,950
West Hollywood, CA	$2,195	$3,100	$6,240	$4,472
Santa Monica, CA	$2,423	$2,998	$5,000	$4,500
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,050	$3,550	$4,750	$8,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 90038

There are a total of 71 neighborhoods in or near 90038. Some of these neighborhoods include Pico Union, Wilshire Center - Koreatown, and East Hollywood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 71 total neighborhoods in or near 90038, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 90038, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,800 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 90038's average rent, which is only $2,775. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 90038, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,235 per month. Whereas, at $18,500 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 90038. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,700	$2,450	$1,900
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,995	$2,922	$2,148
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,975	$2,784	$2,345
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,950	$2,900	$2,400
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,745	$1,700	$2,350	$2,490
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,198	$2,700	$4,000	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,165	$2,465	$3,200	$2,800
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,545	$1,995	$3,097	$2,825
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,648	$2,000	$2,900	$3,318
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,300	$3,750	$3,495
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,930	$2,283	$2,938	$3,500
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$2,975	$3,198	$3,595
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,395	$3,745	$3,673
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,495	$3,423	$3,895
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$1,995	$2,638	$3,925
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,323	$3,325	$3,993
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,712	$2,963	$4,306	$4,273
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,123	$2,995	$4,199	$4,300
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,625	$4,250	$4,500
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,436	$3,212	$4,600
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,103	$2,900	$4,648
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$2,325	$2,700	$4,350	$4,950
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,275	$4,598	$4,951
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,811	$2,397	$3,925	$5,000
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,425	$5,100	$5,048
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,997	$2,750	$4,500	$5,395
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,495	$6,409	$6,925
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,950	$3,450	$7,375
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$2,724	$5,195	$9,000
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,600	$7,000	$18,500

Top Counties Near 90038

There are a total of 3 counties located by 90038, Los Angeles, CA. Some of these counties include Los Angeles, CA, Ventura, CA, and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,075. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by 90038, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in 90038, Los Angeles, CA is 44.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 90038, Los Angeles, CA is 15.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 90038, Los Angeles, CA is 0.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,289	$3,202	$3,650
Ventura, CA	$2,195	$2,300	$2,950	$4,075
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near 90038

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near 90038, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,750. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90057, Los Angeles, CA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $22,975 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,748. That's at least $48 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 90038, Los Angeles, CA is $2,364 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 90038, Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90046, Los Angeles, CA	$2,097	$2,495	$4,825	$4,700
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,000	$3,400	$6,950	$6,795
90004, Los Angeles, CA	$1,290	$1,995	$2,795	$2,693
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,095	$4,180	$4,195
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,588	$3,500	$4,057
90028, Los Angeles, CA	$1,553	$2,098	$2,799	$2,398
90005, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$2,000	$3,200	$2,049
90048, Los Angeles, CA	$3,295	$2,898	$4,495	$5,000
90020, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,900	$2,900	$2,343
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$4,800	$6,250	$22,975

Frequently Asked Questions - 90038 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 90038, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for 90038, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,775. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 90038, Los Angeles, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 90038, Los Angeles, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in 90038, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,520 and an average price per square feet of $43.81. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 90038.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 90038, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,988 and an average price per square feet of $36.56. There are a total of 28 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 90038.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 90038, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,204 and an average price per square feet of $38.77. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 90038.

How have rent prices in 90038, Los Angeles, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 90038, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 90038, Los Angeles, CA?

A reasonable rent price in 90038, Los Angeles, CA is around $2,220/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.