Average Rent in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Northridge, Los Angeles, CA Rents

Northridge rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $36 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 $258 (15.74%) year-over-year from $1,641 to $1,899. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $95 (-4.55%) year-over-year from $2,090 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $420 (-12.67%) year-over-year from $3,315 to $2,895. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $352 (8.98%) year-over-year from $3,923 to $4,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $779 (12.95%) year-over-year from $6,016 to $6,795. 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 4.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$53.52	$1,899	$1,641 (15.74%)	$1,594 (19.15%)
1 BR	$41.06	$1,995	$2,090 (-4.55%)	$1,782 (11.97%)
2 BR	$36.61	$2,895	$3,315 (-12.67%)	$2,727 (6.17%)
3 BR	$35.00	$4,275	$3,923 (8.98%)	$3,824 (11.79%)
4+ BR	$33.45	$6,795	$6,016 (12.95%)	$5,225 (30.05%)

Historical Rents in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Northridge

There are a total of 38 cities nearby Northridge. The average rent in Northridge is currently $3,994 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,375, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $24,950 per month.

Let's compare Northridge, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 7.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.18% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA are about 15.91% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.31% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 38 total cities near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, CA	$1,645	$2,150	$3,000	$2,800
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,453	$2,960	$3,300
Burbank, CA	$1,900	$2,400	$3,250	$3,600
Los Angeles, CA	$1,722	$2,295	$3,399	$3,650
Simi Valley, CA	$2,400	$2,100	$2,638	$4,125
Culver City, CA	$2,295	$2,423	$3,995	$4,348
West Hollywood, CA	$2,100	$3,295	$5,995	$4,472
Santa Monica, CA	$2,200	$2,985	$5,000	$4,500
Calabasas, CA	N/A	$3,675	$3,895	$7,973
Beverly Hills, CA	$1,975	$3,500	$5,248	$9,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Northridge

There are a total of 70 neighborhoods in or near Northridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Canoga Park, Van Nuys, and Reseda. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 70 total neighborhoods in or near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,725 per month. A total of 31 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Northridge's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northridge, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $19,750 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Northridge. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,339	$2,000	$3,000	$2,523
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$1,995	$2,495	$2,800
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,898	$2,950	$2,950
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,200	$3,195	$3,098
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$2,100	$2,895	$3,199
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,938	$3,461
Valley Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,590	$2,095	$2,900	$3,495
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,200	$1,995	$2,950	$3,500
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,995	$3,500
Winnetka, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$1,973	$2,948	$3,500
Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$1,895	$2,950	$3,525
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$1,545	$1,995	$2,700	$3,700
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,945	$2,500	$3,595	$3,795
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,175	$2,950	$4,050
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$1,898	$2,700	$4,500
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,095	$2,950	$4,500
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,745	$2,725	$3,950	$4,500
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	$1,795	$2,795	$4,500	$4,548
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$2,900	$4,495	$4,595
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,227	$2,435	$3,225	$4,600
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,705	$2,295	$3,995	$4,650
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$2,995	$4,875	$5,100
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,923	$2,800	$4,198	$5,225
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,498	$2,957	$5,500
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,745	$2,995	$4,925	$6,000
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,700	$3,995	$6,250
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,995	$4,000	$6,600
North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$3,448	$3,750	$8,395	$9,448
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,166	$7,249	$18,500
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,750	$10,150	$19,750

Top Counties Near Northridge

There are a total of 4 counties located by Northridge, Los Angeles, CA. Some of these counties include Kern, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Ventura, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,873. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Kern, CA. Its average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 4.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 16.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 7.93% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kern, CA	$1,048	$945	$1,461	$1,795
Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,249	$3,595
Ventura, CA	$1,823	$2,400	$3,000	$4,150
Orange, CA	$2,475	$2,565	$3,595	$4,950

Top Zipcodes Near Northridge

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,761. A total of 21 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90006, Los Angeles, CA at $2,126 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $23,950 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,755. 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 Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is $2,321 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,207 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91326, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,000	$6,000
91343, Los Angeles, CA	$1,748	$1,823	$2,495	$3,038
91335, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,948	$2,850	$3,000
91344, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,997	$3,695
91306, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$1,973	$2,948	$3,500
91406, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$1,795	$2,900	$3,400
91405, Los Angeles, CA	$2,053	$2,000	$2,750	$2,850
91304, Los Angeles, CA	$1,339	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
91411, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,801	$2,750	$2,800
91316, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,498	$2,950	$4,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Northridge Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Northridge, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Northridge, 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 Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $53.52. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Northridge.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $41.06. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northridge.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,895 and an average price per square feet of $36.61. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northridge.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.