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 $1,994 for a studio rental to $3,314 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,628, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $88 (4.15%) year-over-year from $2,112 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $87 (3.07%) year-over-year from $2,838 to $2,925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,070 (27.39%) year-over-year from $3,905 to $4,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,063 (138.78%) year-over-year from $2,927 to $6,990. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,706 (-32.77%) year-over-year from $5,206 to $3,500. 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 down by 10.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.45	$2,200	$2,112 (4.15%)	$2,512 (-12.42%)
1 BR	$3.21	$2,925	$2,838 (3.07%)	$3,049 (-4.08%)
2 BR	$2.90	$4,975	$3,905 (27.39%)	$3,626 (37.20%)
3 BR	$2.70	$6,990	$2,927 (138.78%)	$6,617 (5.64%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Downtown Los Angeles. The average rent in Downtown Los Angeles is currently $3,223 per month. Our records show that Los Angeles, CA, with an average rent of $3,015, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is Irvine, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,431 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 11.87% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.69% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are about 0.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$2,029	$2,472	$3,256	$3,015
Irvine, CA	$2,433	$2,672	$3,451	$3,431

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress North, Greater Wilshire, and Mid City. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,995 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,995. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Los Angeles's average rent, which is only $2,628. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Congress North has the most affordable average rent at $2,610 per month. Whereas, at $4,854 average rent per month, Mid City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Los Angeles. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,798	$2,300	$2,610
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,898	$3,695	$3,995
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,100	$2,673	$3,125	$4,854

Top Counties Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 3 counties located by Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,189. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. It's average rent per month is $3,005. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,373, 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 12.49% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 6.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 2.27% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 2 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$2,053	$2,509	$3,211	$3,005
Orange, CA	$2,433	$2,610	$3,300	$3,373

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Los Angeles

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $2,628. 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 $1,994 and an average price per square feet of $3.45. There are a total of 13 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 $2,411 and an average price per square feet of $3.21. There are a total of 24 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 $3,331 and an average price per square feet of $2.90. There are a total of 16 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.39% 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 $2,102/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.