Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Los Angeles, CA Rents

Los Angeles rentals average $1,725 for a studio rental to $10,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $169 (10.71%) year-over-year from $1,581 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $336 (-12.72%) year-over-year from $2,639 to $2,303. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-0.74%) year-over-year from $3,420 to $3,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $284 (6.09%) year-over-year from $4,666 to $4,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,746 (33.29%) year-over-year from $8,249 to $10,995. 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 6.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 35.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.13	$1,750	$1,581 (10.71%)	$1,658 (5.53%)
1 BR	$42.30	$2,303	$2,639 (-12.72%)	$2,465 (-6.57%)
2 BR	$38.82	$3,395	$3,420 (-0.74%)	$3,365 (0.89%)
3 BR	$39.23	$4,950	$4,666 (6.09%)	$4,839 (2.29%)
4+ BR	$43.56	$10,995	$8,249 (33.29%)	$6,775 (62.29%)

Historical Rents in Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 41 cities nearby Los Angeles. The average rent in Los Angeles is currently $3,950 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Los Angeles, CA is 1.45% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.22% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA are about 6.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.16% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 41 total cities near Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,650	$1,795	$2,650	$2,100
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500	$2,495
Glendale, CA	$1,750	$2,100	$3,000	$2,995
Burbank, CA	$1,900	$2,306	$2,913	$3,200
Culver City, CA	$2,613	$2,125	$3,500	$4,350
Santa Monica, CA	$2,350	$2,995	$5,000	$4,500
West Hollywood, CA	$2,295	$3,425	$6,095	$4,562
Calabasas, CA	$2,050	$2,950	$3,800	$6,975
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,050	$3,500	$4,750	$8,925
Manhattan Beach, CA	N/A	$3,895	$10,000	$12,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 72 neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Hollywood Studio District, and Congress North. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 72 total neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,774 per month. A total of 35 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Los Angeles's average rent, which is only $3,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,242 per month. Whereas, at $19,125 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Los Angeles. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,475	$2,047	$2,900	$2,174
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,468	$1,873	$2,948	$2,395
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,700	$2,370	$2,500
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$2,000	$2,500	$2,695
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,497	$2,113	$3,048	$2,749
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,133	$2,695	$3,995	$2,800
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$3,332	$3,373	$3,195
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,050	$2,880	$3,295
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,348	$2,925	$3,500
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$3,176	$3,095	$3,548
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,345	$3,695	$3,643
Valley Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,875	$2,200	$2,975	$3,700
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,548	$3,463	$3,750
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,985	$3,000	$3,800
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,681	$2,975	$4,200	$4,125
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,985	$2,798	$4,195
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,050	$2,995	$4,225	$4,298
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,443	$3,300	$4,700
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,323	$3,325	$4,995	$4,748
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,864	$2,123	$2,900	$4,750
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,550	$4,348	$4,950
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,995	$4,225	$5,175
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,248	$2,595	$4,108	$5,273
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$2,498	$3,970	$5,448
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,993	$2,073	$3,198	$5,498
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$3,600	$5,995	$6,495
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,973	$3,495	$6,650
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$3,025	$2,948	$5,097	$9,125
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,542	$7,400	$18,000
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,700	$8,325	$19,125

Top Counties Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 3 counties located by 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. A total of one county has a lower average rent. 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 Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Los Angeles, CA is 13.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Los Angeles, CA is 2.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA is 5.74% 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	$2,289	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$1,950	$2,363	$2,990	$4,000
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,472. A total of 26 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 $23,500 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,740. 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 Los Angeles, CA is $2,300 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$2,898	$3,495	$6,995	$6,548
90046, Los Angeles, CA	$2,195	$2,950	$4,570	$4,950
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$4,800	$6,098	$23,500
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,613	$3,500	$3,923
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,395	$3,863	$3,900
90048, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,898	$4,323	$4,750
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,554	$2,095	$3,995	$4,125
90024, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$3,350	$5,295	$5,000
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$3,025	$3,000	$5,097	$9,925
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,660	$3,195	$3,200	$3,345

Frequently Asked Questions - Los Angeles Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Los Angeles, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $46.13. There are a total of 753 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $42.30. There are a total of 2,187 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,395 and an average price per square feet of $38.82. There are a total of 2,805 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Los Angeles.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Los Angeles, CA is around $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.