Average Rent in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Rents

Downtown Los Angeles rentals average $2,172 for a studio rental to $24,999 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $40 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 $98 (4.82%) year-over-year from $2,036 to $2,134. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-9.06%) year-over-year from $2,947 to $2,680. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $213 (-5.11%) year-over-year from $4,163 to $3,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,826 (-29.96%) year-over-year from $9,434 to $6,608. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32,823 (-56.77%) year-over-year from $57,822 to $24,999. 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 2.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.92% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.13	$2,134	$2,036 (4.82%)	$2,457 (-13.13%)
1 BR	$39.21	$2,680	$2,947 (-9.06%)	$3,111 (-13.85%)
2 BR	$35.00	$3,950	$4,163 (-5.11%)	$4,146 (-4.72%)
3 BR	$45.72	$6,608	$9,434 (-29.96%)	$4,937 (33.85%)
4+ BR	$61.48	$24,999	$57,822 (-56.77%)	$9,471 (163.96%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 37 cities nearby Downtown Los Angeles. The average rent in Downtown Los Angeles is currently $3,750 per month. A total of 5 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 Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 19.41% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.11% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are about 19.62% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.33% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 37 total cities near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,645	$1,770	$2,600	$2,195
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500	$2,425
Alhambra, CA	$1,650	$1,813	$2,600	$2,900
Glendale, CA	$1,873	$2,100	$3,000	$2,950
Pasadena, CA	$1,925	$2,480	$3,300	$3,300
Burbank, CA	$1,848	$2,400	$2,973	$3,300
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,350	$3,675
Culver City, CA	$2,638	$2,500	$3,500	$4,250
West Hollywood, CA	$2,173	$3,295	$6,200	$4,725
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,050	$3,600	$4,750	$8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 74 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles. 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 Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,708 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,708. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Los Angeles's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $19,000 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Los Angeles. 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	$1,295	$1,970	$2,983	$1,625
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$1,725	$2,250	$2,149
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,798	$2,450	$2,150
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,497	$2,100	$2,874	$2,200
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,186	$1,900	$2,549	$2,295
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,800	$2,450	$2,303
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,518	$1,992	$2,742	$2,325
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,895	$2,995	$2,395
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,800	$2,400	$2,450
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,699	$2,393	$2,450
Voices of 90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,385	$1,550	$2,400	$2,500
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,696	$1,650	$2,975	$2,700
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,848	$2,895	$2,750
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,105	$2,428	$3,061	$2,802
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,598	$2,035	$3,250	$2,974
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$2,095	$2,790	$2,995
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$2,348	$2,950	$3,275
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,650	$4,095	$3,443
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,298	$4,050	$3,445
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,285	$3,478	$3,795	$3,460
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	N/A	$2,785	$3,666
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,545	$3,400	$3,750
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,050	$3,248	$3,950
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,045	$2,795	$3,995
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,899	$4,298	$4,173
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,498	$4,025	$4,250
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,200	$4,000	$4,950
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,673	$2,925	$4,198	$5,071
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,303	$3,995	$5,400

Top Counties Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 3 counties located by Downtown Los Angeles, 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 $4,750, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 5.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 12.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 18.99% 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	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$2,050	$2,363	$2,998	$4,000
Orange, CA	$2,650	$2,550	$3,500	$4,750

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 18 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 $22,500 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,725. That's at least $49 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is $2,351 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,244 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90013, Los Angeles, CA	$1,955	$2,400	$3,825	$2,400
90015, Los Angeles, CA	$1,455	$2,695	$4,350	$2,950
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,047	$2,675	$3,089	$2,623
90012, Los Angeles, CA	$2,215	$2,305	$3,072	$2,741
90011, Los Angeles, CA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,500	$2,613
90007, Los Angeles, CA	$1,688	$1,800	$2,375	$2,450
90033, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,800	$2,795	$2,199
90057, Los Angeles, CA	$1,247	$1,700	$2,168	$1,600
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,800	$2,495	$2,200
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,448	$3,700	$3,250

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Los Angeles Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown Los Angeles, 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 Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,172 and an average price per square feet of $42.13. There are a total of 62 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $39.21. There are a total of 145 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,950 and an average price per square feet of $35.00. There are a total of 77 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Los Angeles.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.