Average Rent in 90042, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical 90042, Los Angeles, CA Rents

90042 rentals average $2,023 for a studio rental to $5,286 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,950, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $601 (36.40%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $2,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $294 (14.70%) year-over-year from $2,001 to $2,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $260 (8.28%) year-over-year from $3,140 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $772 (-13.75%) year-over-year from $5,615 to $4,843. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,500 (-24.66%) year-over-year from $6,083 to $4,583. 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 15.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 27.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$60.00	$2,250	$1,650 (36.40%)	$1,765 (27.47%)
1 BR	$45.75	$2,295	$2,001 (14.70%)	$2,000 (14.74%)
2 BR	$40.73	$3,400	$3,140 (8.28%)	$3,131 (8.60%)
3 BR	$40.24	$4,843	$5,615 (-13.75%)	$5,350 (-9.48%)
4+ BR	$34.38	$4,583	$6,083 (-24.66%)	$6,796 (-32.56%)

Historical Rents in 90042, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near 90042

There are a total of 32 cities nearby 90042. The average rent in 90042 is currently $3,850 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,300, 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 $23,500 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 15.95% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.56% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 90042, Los Angeles, CA are about 1.36% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.48% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near 90042, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,963	$2,650	$2,595
Glendale, CA	$1,645	$2,163	$2,972	$2,800
Alhambra, CA	$1,688	$1,875	$2,675	$2,850
Pasadena, CA	$1,700	$2,509	$3,400	$3,425
Burbank, CA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,200	$3,450
Arcadia, CA	$2,275	$1,950	$2,813	$3,625
Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,295	$3,400	$3,695
West Hollywood, CA	$2,150	$3,298	$5,995	$4,500
Culver City, CA	N/A	$2,495	$4,200	$4,600
Beverly Hills, CA	$1,899	$3,500	$4,890	$10,598

Top Neighborhoods Near 90042

There are a total of 67 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 67 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 $3,781 per month. A total of 37 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 90042's average rent, which is actually $3,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 90042, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,244 per month. Whereas, at $19,625 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	$1,445	$2,095	$2,769	$2,128
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,348	$1,795	$2,595	$2,250
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$1,995	$2,723	$2,295
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,691	$2,393	$2,500
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,202	$3,495	$2,750
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,049	$2,800	$3,950	$2,800
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$1,925	$2,599	$2,800
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,570	$1,983	$3,208	$2,850
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,084	$2,310	$3,171	$2,897
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,662	$2,100	$2,950	$3,199
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$2,048	$2,140	$3,200	$3,199
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,253	$4,900	$3,548
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$2,920	$3,982	$3,855
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,599	$3,750	$3,895
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,898	$2,295	$3,450	$3,900
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$2,023	$2,248	$3,425	$4,000
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,395	$4,354	$4,308
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,980	$2,295	$3,950	$4,448
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,227	$2,333	$3,349	$4,600
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,098	$2,850	$4,650
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,995	$4,471	$4,697
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$3,573	$2,948	$3,995	$5,035
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,300	$2,995	$4,875	$5,048
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,125	$2,898	$4,195	$5,200
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,705	$2,290	$3,999	$5,250
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,745	$4,000	$5,995
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,350	$3,400	$5,998	$6,433
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,500	$2,875	$6,450
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,998	$4,900	$6,490
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,750	$8,175	$19,625

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 $4,200. 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 $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by 90042, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 3.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 10.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 90042, Los Angeles, CA is 0.78% 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	$1,700	$2,250	$3,250	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$1,950	$2,475	$3,000	$4,200
Orange, CA	$2,525	$2,550	$3,600	$4,950

Top Zipcodes Near 90042

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near 90042, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,417. A total of 28 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 $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $23,975 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,683. That's at least $44 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 $2,345 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,332 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	$2,051	$2,500	$4,550	$4,570
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$2,425	$3,500	$6,250	$6,500
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,275	$3,600	$2,790
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,015	$2,800	$3,625	$2,690
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,100	$3,200	$3,725
90004, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$2,195	$2,963	$2,395
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,395	$3,620	$3,995
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,373	$1,795	$2,600	$2,104
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$7,773	$6,725	$23,975
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,525	$3,895	$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 $3,950. 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 $2,023 and an average price per square feet of $60.00. There are a total of 2 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 $2,248 and an average price per square feet of $45.75. There are a total of 8 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 $3,225 and an average price per square feet of $40.73. 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 0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% 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 $3,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.