Average Rent in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Northridge, Los Angeles, CA Rents

Northridge rentals average $1,775 for a studio rental to $5,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,948, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $119 (7.30%) year-over-year from $1,631 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.24%) year-over-year from $1,937 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.04%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $384 (-9.35%) year-over-year from $4,108 to $3,724. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $725 (14.57%) year-over-year from $4,975 to $5,700. 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 2.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.07% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.10% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$47.51	$1,750	$1,631 (7.30%)	$1,671 (4.74%)
1 BR	$49.87	$2,000	$1,937 (3.24%)	$1,706 (17.20%)
2 BR	$36.05	$3,250	$3,217 (1.04%)	$2,780 (16.91%)
3 BR	$35.03	$3,724	$4,108 (-9.35%)	$3,622 (2.83%)
4+ BR	$31.72	$5,700	$4,975 (14.57%)	$5,067 (12.50%)

Historical Rents in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Northridge

There are a total of 39 cities nearby Northridge. The average rent in Northridge is currently $3,995 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 $2,178, 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 $25,000 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 1.41% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.53% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA are about 3.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.68% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 39 total cities near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, CA	$1,695	$2,250	$3,000	$3,000
Burbank, CA	$2,886	$2,348	$3,248	$3,297
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,515	$3,020	$3,450
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,399	$3,700
Culver City, CA	$2,575	$2,550	$3,588	$3,875
Simi Valley, CA	$2,200	$2,450	$2,948	$4,200
West Hollywood, CA	$2,375	$3,200	$5,995	$4,400
Santa Monica, CA	$2,432	$3,095	$5,050	$4,500
Calabasas, CA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,700	$7,900
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,348	$3,175	$4,800	$7,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Northridge

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Northridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Hollywood, Van Nuys, and Sunland-Tujunga. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 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 $3,790 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Northridge's average rent, which is actually $3,948. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northridge, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,737 per month. Whereas, at $18,995 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
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,543	$1,963	$3,097	$2,776
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,900	$2,750	$2,900
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$2,993
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$1,950	$2,895	$3,050
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA	$1,575	$1,895	$2,821	$3,275
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,648	$1,948	$2,793	$3,318
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$1,850	$2,714	$3,500
Winnetka, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,948	$2,800	$3,600
Valley Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,875	$2,225	$2,950	$3,625
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$1,875	$1,997	$2,845	$3,695
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,400	$3,950	$3,790
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,100	$2,695	$3,798
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$1,995	$3,085	$4,575	$4,175
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,000	$2,775	$4,225
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	N/A	$2,895	$4,295	$4,498
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,973	$3,900	$4,498
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,150	$3,200	$4,500
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,400	$3,200	$4,500
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,495	$3,695	$4,700
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,898	$2,650	$4,875
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$3,600	$4,750	$5,095
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$3,180	$2,400	$4,025	$5,500
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,248	$2,674	$5,095	$5,533
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,090	$2,950	$5,825
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	N/A	$3,500	$6,400
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,599	$2,925	$3,525	$7,997
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,175	$3,325	$5,023	$8,500
North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$3,648	$4,200	$8,995	$9,250
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$2,550	$3,521	$5,236	$14,500
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$4,500	$7,000	$18,995

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 $3,900. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Kern, CA. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 6.99% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 17.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 2.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kern, CA	N/A	$1,300	$1,450	$1,800
Los Angeles, CA	$1,748	$2,290	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$2,050	$2,400	$3,000	$4,200
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,650	$3,650	$4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Northridge

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,940. A total of 22 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 $2,100 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 $1,730. That's at least $50 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 $2,230 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,419 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	$1,800	$1,975	$3,495	$5,650
91343, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,995	$2,800	$3,050
91335, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$1,950	$2,895	$3,200
91344, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,100	$2,823	$3,800
91306, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,948	$2,800	$3,600
91406, Los Angeles, CA	$1,347	$1,923	$2,600	$2,895
91405, Los Angeles, CA	$1,573	$1,899	$2,800	$3,195
91316, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,248	$2,893	$4,000
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,567	$3,738	$4,500
91401, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,900	$2,495	$3,495

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 $3,948. 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 $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $47.51. There are a total of 4 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $49.87. There are a total of 12 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 $3,195 and an average price per square feet of $36.05. There are a total of 9 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 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, 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 $3,158/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.