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 $3,900, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $123 (8.48%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,573. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $113 (6.02%) year-over-year from $1,882 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $415 (-12.15%) year-over-year from $3,415 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (2.51%) year-over-year from $4,073 to $4,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (3.07%) year-over-year from $5,625 to $5,798. 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 6.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.47	$1,573	$1,450 (8.48%)	$1,744 (-9.83%)
1 BR	$41.33	$1,995	$1,882 (6.02%)	$1,773 (12.50%)
2 BR	$38.34	$3,000	$3,415 (-12.15%)	$2,677 (12.08%)
3 BR	$36.00	$4,175	$4,073 (2.51%)	$3,790 (10.16%)
4+ BR	$30.45	$5,798	$5,625 (3.07%)	$5,125 (13.12%)

Historical Rents in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Northridge

There are a total of 40 cities nearby Northridge. The average rent in Northridge is currently $3,963 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,150, 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 0.14% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA are about 4.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.58% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, CA	$1,873	$2,100	$3,000	$2,998
Burbank, CA	$2,175	$2,400	$2,900	$3,275
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,415	$2,900	$3,593
Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$2,300	$3,350	$3,675
Simi Valley, CA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,795	$4,000
Culver City, CA	$2,613	$2,150	$3,500	$4,095
Santa Monica, CA	$2,350	$2,900	$4,995	$4,500
West Hollywood, CA	$2,173	$3,295	$6,148	$4,613
Calabasas, CA	$2,050	$2,950	$3,800	$6,950
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,524	$3,448	$4,723	$8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Northridge

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Northridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Hollywood, Canoga Park, and Van Nuys. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 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 $3,690 per month. A total of 39 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Northridge's average rent, which is actually $3,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northridge, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,295 per month. Whereas, at $18,900 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	$1,497	$1,995	$3,022	$2,650
Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,449	$2,000	$2,900	$2,723
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$2,000	$2,500	$2,750
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,950	$2,950	$3,150
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,000	$2,865	$3,250
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$1,950	$2,800	$3,450
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,648	$2,395	$3,643	$3,493
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$1,895	$2,995	$3,500
Winnetka, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,095	$2,800	$3,600
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,700	$3,650
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$1,987	$2,800	$3,690
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,545	$3,485	$3,750
Valley Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,875	$2,200	$3,023	$3,900
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,899	$4,250	$4,085
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$1,975	$2,800	$4,200
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,100	$2,850	$4,200
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$1,748	$2,950	$4,950	$4,265
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	$2,400	$2,760	$4,495	$4,498
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,323	$3,250	$4,700	$4,600
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,422	$3,291	$4,650
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,864	$2,095	$2,900	$4,750
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,973	$4,200	$4,950
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,248	$2,595	$4,108	$5,273
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,673	$2,445	$3,993	$5,400
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,993	$1,950	$3,173	$5,400
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,000	$3,750	$6,000
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,950	$3,473	$6,500
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$3,295	$2,998	$4,999	$9,500
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,438	$6,800	$16,900
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,848	$8,875	$18,900

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 $3,800. 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 $1,798. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 6.34% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 15.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 0.03% 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	$793	$900	$1,463	$1,798
Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$2,289	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$2,050	$2,300	$3,000	$4,000
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Northridge

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Northridge, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,895. A total of 25 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 $2,154 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $23,000 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,750. 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 Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is $2,282 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,195 per month. Which comes out to $38 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	$1,898	$2,325	$3,500	$5,975
91343, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,000	$2,665	$3,500
91335, Los Angeles, CA	$1,875	$1,950	$2,923	$3,250
91344, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,725	$3,600
91306, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,095	$2,800	$3,600
91406, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,095	$2,600	$3,400
91311, Los Angeles County, CA	N/A	$1,950	$3,098	$4,450
91405, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,773	$2,948
91304, Los Angeles, CA	$1,445	$2,100	$2,799	$2,800
91411, Los Angeles, CA	$1,423	$1,945	$2,599	$2,675

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 $3,900. 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 $40.47. 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 $41.33. There are a total of 22 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 $3,099 and an average price per square feet of $38.34. There are a total of 15 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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 $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.