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 $2,122 for a studio rental to $22,845 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 September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $114 (5.68%) year-over-year from $2,008 to $2,122. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-3.27%) year-over-year from $2,804 to $2,712. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (9.08%) year-over-year from $3,850 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,929 (-33.14%) year-over-year from $8,839 to $5,910. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17,488 (-43.36%) year-over-year from $40,333 to $22,845. 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 1.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.92% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.13	$2,122	$2,008 (5.68%)	$2,248 (-5.62%)
1 BR	$39.11	$2,712	$2,804 (-3.27%)	$2,906 (-6.68%)
2 BR	$39.53	$4,200	$3,850 (9.08%)	$4,023 (4.40%)
3 BR	$42.44	$5,910	$8,839 (-33.14%)	$4,249 (39.09%)
4+ BR	$61.48	$22,845	$40,333 (-43.36%)	$4,290 (432.48%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 36 cities nearby Downtown Los Angeles. The average rent in Downtown Los Angeles is currently $3,813 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 $2,155, 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 17.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.27% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are about 22.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 36 total cities near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,695	$1,800	$2,413	$2,155
Inglewood, CA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,573	$2,450
Alhambra, CA	$1,600	$1,850	$2,650	$2,950
Glendale, CA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,950	$2,995
Monterey Park, CA	N/A	$2,000	$3,250	$3,300
Pasadena, CA	$1,772	$2,200	$3,300	$3,300
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,388	$3,700
Culver City, CA	$2,575	$2,500	$3,575	$3,925
West Hollywood, CA	$2,245	$3,025	$6,098	$4,300
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,348	$3,500	$4,900	$7,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles. Some of these neighborhoods include MacArthur Park, Wilshire Center - Koreatown, and Congress West. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 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 $3,800 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,800. 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, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,690 per month. Whereas, at $18,995 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
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,373	$1,795	$2,875	$1,690
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,995	$2,800	$2,163
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,570	$1,675	$2,597	$2,195
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,750	$2,499	$2,373
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,478	$1,895	$2,525	$2,378
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$2,121	$2,424	$2,350	$2,424
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,000	$2,450	$2,450
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,750	$2,300	$2,548
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,483	$1,850	$2,645	$2,549
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,220	$2,573	$3,206	$2,800
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,985	$3,199	$2,900
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,900	$2,900
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$2,250	$3,200	$3,300
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,348	$2,875	$3,395
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,097	$2,995	$3,425
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,948	$2,500	$3,050	$3,450
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,948	$1,847	$2,673	$3,483
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$2,847	$3,106	$3,489
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,995	$2,795	$3,500
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$3,573	$3,775	$3,525
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,050	$2,587	$3,825
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$2,500	$3,625	$3,950
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,450	$3,593	$3,985
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,643	$2,899	$4,099	$4,400
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,250	$3,973	$4,572
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$2,100	$2,800	$4,000	$4,800
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,400	$4,000	$5,450
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,600	$5,195	$5,800
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,599	$2,950	$3,400	$7,995
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$4,700	$7,375	$18,995

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 $4,150. That's roughly around $39 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 $4,925, 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 5.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 12.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 23.81% 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	$1,737	$2,283	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$2,000	$2,375	$3,000	$4,150
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,600	$3,647	$4,925

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,344. A total of 16 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 $1,690 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $23,000 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,750. 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 Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is $2,414 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,375 per month. Which comes out to $39 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	$1,990	$2,503	$4,700	$2,428
90015, Los Angeles, CA	$1,128	$2,800	$4,500	$3,050
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,054	$2,637	$3,650	$2,637
90012, Los Angeles, CA	$2,183	$2,414	$3,203	$2,600
90007, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$1,825	$2,285	$2,450
90033, Los Angeles, CA	$1,763	$2,199	$2,650	$2,400
90057, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,691	$2,175	$1,690
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,423	$1,750	$2,575	$2,008
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,475	$2,445	$3,495	$3,500
90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,799	$2,450	$2,645

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 $2,122 and an average price per square feet of $42.13. There are a total of 59 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 $2,712 and an average price per square feet of $39.11. There are a total of 117 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 $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $39.53. There are a total of 60 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33% 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.