Average Rent in 90042, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical 90042, Los Angeles, CA Rents

90042 rentals average $1,675 for a studio rental to $5,623 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-3.01%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10 (0.47%) year-over-year from $2,113 to $2,123. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $35 (-1.16%) year-over-year from $3,030 to $2,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $675 (14.75%) year-over-year from $4,575 to $5,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12,905 (-70.14%) year-over-year from $18,400 to $5,495. 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 1.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.16% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$51.43	$1,600	$1,650 (-3.01%)	$3,365 (-52.45%)
1 BR	$42.14	$2,123	$2,113 (0.47%)	$2,128 (-0.27%)
2 BR	$44.00	$2,995	$3,030 (-1.16%)	$3,139 (-4.59%)
3 BR	$42.28	$5,250	$4,575 (14.75%)	$4,147 (26.61%)
4+ BR	$38.34	$5,495	$18,400 (-70.14%)	$7,231 (-24.01%)

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 $3,700 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,195, 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 5.15% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.78% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 90042, Los Angeles, CA are about 7.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.28% 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	$1,525	$1,825	$2,600	$2,800
Monrovia, CA	$2,508	$2,300	$2,700	$2,950
Glendale, CA	$1,695	$2,250	$3,000	$3,000
Pasadena, CA	$1,875	$2,200	$3,300	$3,300
Monterey Park, CA	N/A	$2,000	$3,250	$3,300
Burbank, CA	$2,886	$2,300	$3,200	$3,488
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,400	$3,700
Arcadia, CA	N/A	$1,950	$2,900	$4,125
West Hollywood, CA	$2,300	$3,173	$5,800	$4,300
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,600	$3,200	$4,800	$7,997

Top Neighborhoods Near 90042

There are a total of 70 neighborhoods in or near 90042. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Pico Union, and East Hollywood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 70 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 $3,775 per month. A total of 29 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 90042's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 90042, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $18,498 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
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,995	$2,852	$2,220
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,700	$2,490	$2,305
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,950	$2,775	$2,350
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,800	$2,390	$2,445
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,440	$1,849	$2,700	$2,595
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,197	$2,700	$4,175	$2,800
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,895	$2,595	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,252	$2,647	$3,187	$2,850
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,095	$2,995	$3,250
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,125	$2,800	$3,393
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,500	$3,473
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,348	$2,725	$3,500
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,300	$3,450	$3,598
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,722	$2,395	$3,950	$3,650
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,797	$4,175	$3,950
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,505	$2,850	$4,250	$3,950
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,772	$2,150	$3,195	$3,990
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,500	$3,895	$4,145
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,670	$2,995	$3,995	$4,495
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,525	$3,695	$4,500
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,250	$4,173	$4,561
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$1,965	$2,337	$3,072	$4,875
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,240	$3,200	$4,750	$4,998
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,997	$2,548	$4,750	$5,200
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$1,785	$3,100	$5,498
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$3,180	$2,350	$4,200	$5,683
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,174	$3,200	$6,000	$6,200
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,800	$7,900
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,325	$4,999	$8,995
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$4,375	$7,375	$18,498

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 $4,000. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,600. 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 16.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 7.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 6.84% more affordable 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	$2,295	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$1,950	$2,360	$2,973	$4,000
Orange, CA	$2,602	$2,600	$3,600	$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 $3,498. A total of 25 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 $21,975 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,750. That's at least $45 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 $2,375 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,395 per month. Which comes out to $37 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	$1,909	$2,598	$4,350	$4,500
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,350	$3,400	$6,775	$6,900
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,450	$3,498
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$2,650	$3,424	$2,643
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,050	$3,800	$3,850
90004, Los Angeles, CA	$1,325	$1,900	$2,745	$2,795
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,173	$2,575	$3,900	$4,173
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,473	$1,745	$2,600	$2,260
90210, Los Angeles, CA	$2,600	$4,650	$8,500	$21,975
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,812	$2,395	$3,998	$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 $3,500. 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 $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $51.43. There are a total of 6 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 $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $42.14. There are a total of 13 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 $2,995 and an average price per square feet of $44.00. There are a total of 20 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 -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% 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 $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.