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 $2,095 for a studio rental to $42,500 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 July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $339 (17.30%) year-over-year from $1,961 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $16 (0.57%) year-over-year from $2,784 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (4.41%) year-over-year from $4,023 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-1.07%) year-over-year from $6,325 to $6,258. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $30,465 (-41.75%) year-over-year from $72,965 to $42,500. 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 7.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.27	$2,300	$1,961 (17.30%)	$2,190 (5.02%)
1 BR	$39.43	$2,800	$2,784 (0.57%)	$2,937 (-4.65%)
2 BR	$36.08	$4,200	$4,023 (4.41%)	$3,955 (6.21%)
3 BR	$45.72	$6,258	$6,325 (-1.07%)	$5,854 (6.89%)
4+ BR	$65.93	$42,500	$72,965 (-41.75%)	$17,242 (146.50%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Downtown Los Angeles. The average rent in Downtown Los Angeles is currently $3,900 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,285, 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 $24,450 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 18.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.34% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are about 13.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,538	$1,775	$2,600	$2,285
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,673	$2,500
Glendale, CA	$1,595	$2,148	$3,000	$2,763
Alhambra, CA	$1,648	$1,875	$2,800	$2,950
Pasadena, CA	$1,700	$2,509	$3,400	$3,400
Los Angeles, CA	$1,718	$2,297	$3,400	$3,600
Burbank, CA	$2,293	$2,400	$3,350	$3,600
West Hollywood, CA	$2,047	$3,250	$5,995	$4,472
Culver City, CA	$2,295	$2,548	$4,048	$4,495
Beverly Hills, CA	$1,975	$3,400	$4,995	$8,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles. Some of these neighborhoods include Westlake, MacArthur Park, and Rampart Village. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 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 $3,575 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,575. 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 $1,395 per month. Whereas, at $19,950 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	$1,373	$1,234	$2,498	$1,395
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,250	$2,000	$3,175	$1,470
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,250	$1,800	$2,690	$2,072
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,475	$2,053	$2,700	$2,100
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,534	$1,995	$2,650	$2,250
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,345	$1,748	$2,600	$2,350
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$1,800	$2,500	$2,400
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,345	$1,782	$2,848	$2,495
Voices of 90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,385	$1,795	$2,300	$2,498
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,898	$2,500	$2,500
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,758	$2,294	$2,500
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,698	$2,325	$2,595
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,387	$1,898	$3,198	$2,700
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,495	$2,895
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,167	$2,410	$3,255	$2,900
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,499	$2,200	$2,998	$2,990
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,400	$3,500	$3,150
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,173	$3,150	$3,200
Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA	$2,250	$2,784	$3,600	$3,349
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,413	$3,495	$3,750	$3,450
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$2,100	$2,998	$3,500
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,697	$2,698	$3,650
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,100	$3,350	$3,973
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,898	$2,250	$3,498	$3,997
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,398	$2,000	$2,844	$4,195
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,645	$4,104	$4,400
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,985	$2,200	$3,995	$4,495
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,995	$4,595	$4,595
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,745	$2,550	$3,950	$4,650
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,705	$2,290	$4,000	$5,250

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 $4,200. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, 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 11.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 16.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 16.98% 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	$1,700	$2,250	$3,250	$3,550
Ventura, CA	$1,850	$2,300	$3,050	$4,200
Orange, CA	$2,428	$2,558	$3,600	$4,950

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,380. 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 $1,490 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $24,975 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,698. That's at least $47 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 $2,378 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,281 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	$2,000	$2,623	$3,800	$2,623
90015, Los Angeles, CA	$1,300	$2,750	$4,398	$2,950
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,068	$2,800	$3,650	$2,680
90012, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$2,356	$3,103	$2,798
90007, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,788	$2,325	$2,650
90057, Los Angeles, CA	$1,250	$1,850	$2,595	$1,490
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,322	$1,795	$2,600	$2,154
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,400	$3,498	$2,850
90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,385	$1,748	$2,345	$2,740
90020, Los Angeles, CA	$1,599	$1,895	$2,700	$2,278

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 $2,095 and an average price per square feet of $42.27. There are a total of 70 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 $2,764 and an average price per square feet of $39.43. There are a total of 156 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 $3,915 and an average price per square feet of $36.08. There are a total of 72 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 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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.