Average Rent in 90042, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical 90042, Los Angeles, CA Rents

90042 rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $4,867 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,710, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $66 (-3.86%) year-over-year from $1,716 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $89 (-4.28%) year-over-year from $2,088 to $1,999. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (4.64%) year-over-year from $3,053 to $3,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $619 (-11.07%) year-over-year from $5,592 to $4,973. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $7,500 (-60.65%) year-over-year from $12,367 to $4,867. 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 down by 10.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$70.71	$1,650	$1,716 (-3.86%)	$1,767 (-6.59%)
1 BR	$38.67	$1,999	$2,088 (-4.28%)	$2,099 (-4.74%)
2 BR	$36.54	$3,195	$3,053 (4.64%)	$2,780 (14.93%)
3 BR	$41.72	$4,973	$5,592 (-11.07%)	$4,765 (4.35%)
4+ BR	$35.12	$4,867	$12,367 (-60.65%)	$6,152 (-20.90%)

Historical Rents in 90042, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near 90042

There are a total of 34 cities nearby 90042. The average rent in 90042 is currently $3,799 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,125, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 90042, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare 90042, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 6.06% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.56% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 90042, Los Angeles, CA are about 1.95% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.88% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near 90042, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alhambra, CA	$1,623	$1,800	$2,523	$2,790
Monrovia, CA	$1,960	$2,113	$2,900	$2,850
Glendale, CA	$1,750	$2,100	$2,995	$2,973
Burbank, CA	$2,175	$2,250	$2,925	$3,225
Pasadena, CA	$2,300	$2,375	$3,300	$3,380
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,390	$3,695
Arcadia, CA	$2,750	$2,400	$2,863	$3,975
Culver City, CA	$2,613	$2,375	$3,500	$4,250
West Hollywood, CA	$2,295	$3,198	$6,095	$4,500
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,050	$3,598	$4,648	$8,975

Top Neighborhoods Near 90042

There are a total of 74 neighborhoods in or near 90042. Some of these neighborhoods include Pico Union, Wilshire Center - Koreatown, and East Hollywood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 74 total neighborhoods in or near 90042, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 90042, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,799 per month. A total of 35 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 90042's average rent, which is only $3,710. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 90042, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,234 per month. Whereas, at $19,125 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 90042. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,750	$2,400	$1,950
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,475	$1,995	$2,898	$2,148
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,455	$2,000	$2,742	$2,395
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,700	$2,350	$2,500
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,873	$2,900	$2,550
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,523	$2,000	$2,500	$2,648
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,698	$4,000	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,125	$2,477	$3,150	$2,808
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,000	$2,820	$3,200
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,744	$2,300	$4,050	$3,350
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,295	$2,925	$3,500
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,323	$3,743	$3,790
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,563	$3,495	$3,798
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,000	$3,195	$3,895
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,838	$2,400	$3,600	$4,000
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,975	$4,250	$4,125
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$2,300	$2,650	$4,273	$4,195
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,050	$2,995	$4,199	$4,325
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,433	$3,283	$4,550
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,882	$2,150	$2,900	$4,598
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,225	$3,350	$4,995	$4,800
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,350	$4,095	$4,929
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,395	$3,850	$5,085
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,998	$2,645	$4,500	$5,295
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,900	$4,200	$5,400
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,993	$2,195	$3,200	$5,495
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,475	$6,200	$6,500
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,950	$3,495	$6,575
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$3,025	$2,948	$5,195	$9,000
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,848	$7,850	$19,125

Top Counties Near 90042

There are a total of 3 counties located by 90042, 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 $4,050. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by 90042, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 12.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 18.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$2,260	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$1,850	$2,363	$3,000	$4,050
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,532	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near 90042

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near 90042, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,345. A total of 27 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 $22,950 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,750. That's at least $46 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 90042, Los Angeles, CA is $2,390 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,348 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 90042, 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	$2,195	$2,623	$4,535	$4,775
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,000	$3,450	$6,995	$6,595
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,490	$3,775	$3,250
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$1,943	$2,700	$3,348	$2,637
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,577	$2,095	$3,995	$4,048
90004, Los Angeles, CA	$1,345	$1,997	$2,848	$2,548
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,650	$3,500	$3,950
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,775	$2,495	$2,100
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$4,748	$6,225	$22,950
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,395	$3,880	$3,995

Frequently Asked Questions - 90042 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 90042, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for 90042, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,710. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 90042, 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 90042, Los Angeles, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in 90042, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $70.71. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 90042.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 90042, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,999 and an average price per square feet of $38.67. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 90042.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 90042, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $36.54. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 90042.

How have rent prices in 90042, Los Angeles, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 90042, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 90042, Los Angeles, CA?

A reasonable rent price in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is around $2,968/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.