Average Rent in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA Rents

Boyle Heights rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $3,681 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $260 (21.05%) year-over-year from $1,235 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $153 (-7.85%) year-over-year from $1,951 to $1,798. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-2.34%) year-over-year from $2,458 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $212 (7.41%) year-over-year from $2,858 to $3,070. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $281 (-7.11%) year-over-year from $3,947 to $3,666. 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 4.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$53.79	$1,495	$1,235 (21.05%)	$1,685 (-11.28%)
1 BR	$37.57	$1,798	$1,951 (-7.85%)	$1,797 (0.01%)
2 BR	$37.35	$2,400	$2,458 (-2.34%)	$2,389 (0.45%)
3 BR	$33.46	$3,070	$2,858 (7.41%)	$2,888 (6.32%)
4+ BR	$26.62	$3,666	$3,947 (-7.11%)	$3,374 (8.65%)

Historical Rents in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Boyle Heights

There are a total of 36 cities nearby Boyle Heights. The average rent in Boyle Heights is currently $3,845 per month. 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 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is 21.15% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA are about 28.06% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 36 total cities near Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,695	$1,775	$2,450	$2,125
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,500	$2,450
Glendale, CA	$1,873	$2,100	$3,000	$2,950
Alhambra, CA	$1,650	$1,813	$2,715	$3,000
Whittier, CA	N/A	$2,100	$3,100	$3,100
Pasadena, CA	$2,150	$2,500	$3,300	$3,390
Arcadia, CA	$2,750	$1,950	$2,800	$3,950
Culver City, CA	$2,638	$2,325	$3,500	$4,148
West Hollywood, CA	$2,195	$3,295	$6,240	$4,650
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,050	$3,500	$4,795	$8,248

Top Neighborhoods Near Boyle Heights

There are a total of 74 neighborhoods in or near Boyle Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Westlake, MacArthur Park, and Park Mesa Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 74 total neighborhoods in or near Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,717 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,717. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Boyle Heights's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Boyle Heights, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $18,995 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Boyle Heights. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,350	$1,395	$2,448	$1,350
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,970	$2,900	$1,763
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$1,725	$2,250	$2,088
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,095	$2,895	$2,200
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,185	$1,900	$2,550	$2,298
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,518	$1,997	$2,650	$2,300
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,775	$2,450	$2,303
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,485	$1,888	$2,948	$2,350
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,699	$2,390	$2,450
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,800	$2,350	$2,450
Voices of 90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,385	$1,550	$2,400	$2,500
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,473	$1,895	$2,873	$2,700
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,696	$1,650	$2,985	$2,750
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,143	$2,700	$3,950	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,105	$2,439	$3,050	$2,801
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,598	$2,035	$3,022	$2,875
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$2,095	$2,790	$2,995
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,285	$3,395	$3,495	$3,225
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,298	$4,250	$3,350
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,650	$4,195	$3,490
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$2,348	$2,938	$3,498
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	N/A	$2,785	$3,662
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,473	$3,485	$3,773
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,050	$3,300	$3,950
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,045	$2,795	$3,950
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,498	$3,700	$3,998
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,995	$4,298	$4,088
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,200	$4,000	$4,951
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,925	$4,198	$4,996
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,354	$3,995	$5,448

Top Counties Near Boyle Heights

There are a total of 3 counties located by Boyle Heights, 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 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is 37.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is 27.96% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is 30.61% 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	$2,285	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$2,050	$2,300	$2,995	$4,000
Orange, CA	$2,624	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Boyle Heights

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,279. One zipcode has 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 $22,500 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,765. 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 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is $2,367 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90033, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,800	$2,795	$2,199
90013, Los Angeles, CA	$1,955	$2,400	$3,825	$2,400
90012, Los Angeles, CA	$2,215	$2,337	$3,061	$2,735
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,047	$2,675	$3,089	$2,623
90015, Los Angeles, CA	$1,455	$2,695	$4,350	$2,925
90011, Los Angeles, CA	$1,350	$2,000	$2,500	$2,650
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,490	$3,775	$3,250
90007, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,800	$2,375	$2,450
90057, Los Angeles, CA	$1,320	$1,700	$2,168	$1,600
90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,418	$1,681	$2,350	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Boyle Heights Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Boyle Heights, 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 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $53.79. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Boyle Heights.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,798 and an average price per square feet of $37.57. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boyle Heights.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $37.35. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Boyle Heights.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.