Average Rent in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Rents

West Los Angeles rentals average $1,648 for a studio rental to $9,985 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,493, 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 $5 (0.25%) year-over-year from $1,990 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $538 (-18.97%) year-over-year from $2,835 to $2,298. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9 (0.25%) year-over-year from $3,686 to $3,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $153 (-3.04%) year-over-year from $5,025 to $4,872. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,458 (57.36%) year-over-year from $6,029 to $9,488. 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 10.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.95% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$63.00	$1,995	$1,990 (0.25%)	$1,979 (0.82%)
1 BR	$41.14	$2,298	$2,835 (-18.97%)	$2,628 (-12.59%)
2 BR	$40.31	$3,695	$3,686 (0.25%)	$3,281 (12.61%)
3 BR	$40.24	$4,872	$5,025 (-3.04%)	$5,258 (-7.34%)
4+ BR	$49.61	$9,488	$6,029 (57.36%)	$6,616 (43.41%)

Historical Rents in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near West Los Angeles

There are a total of 40 cities nearby West Los Angeles. The average rent in West Los Angeles is currently $4,000 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 6.19% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.82% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are about 12.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,698	$1,775	$2,650	$2,198
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500	$2,450
Burbank, CA	$1,848	$2,400	$3,075	$3,475
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,325	$3,395	$3,698
Culver City, CA	$2,688	$2,550	$3,550	$4,500
Santa Monica, CA	$2,398	$2,950	$4,995	$4,600
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,348	$2,850	$3,750	$4,600
West Hollywood, CA	$2,173	$3,200	$5,998	$4,650
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,050	$3,550	$4,648	$8,675
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,600	$4,563	$10,500

Top Neighborhoods Near West Los Angeles

There are a total of 69 neighborhoods in or near West Los Angeles. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Hollywood Studio District, and Congress West. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 69 total neighborhoods in or near West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $3,752 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,752. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Los Angeles's average rent, which is only $3,493. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Los Angeles, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $18,900 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Los Angeles. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$2,100	$2,895	$2,199
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,923	$2,948	$2,398
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,813	$1,650	$2,895	$2,800
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,923	$2,900	$2,900
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$2,095	$2,795	$2,998
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,530	$1,995	$3,273	$3,124
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,795	$2,975	$3,198	$3,395
Valley Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,733	$2,073	$2,938	$3,498
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,965	$2,395	$3,000	$3,498
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,225	$3,595	$3,598	$3,524
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,450	$3,398	$3,673
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$1,400	$2,785	$3,752
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,646	$2,925	$4,195	$3,995
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,925	$2,448	$4,248
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,748	$4,495	$4,298
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,845	$2,150	$2,900	$4,375
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$2,200	$2,973	$5,000	$4,380
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$3,456	$4,885	$4,400
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$3,350	$4,600	$4,748
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	$2,400	$3,200	$4,548	$4,900
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,638	$2,200	$3,995	$4,952
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA	$3,125	$2,750	$6,923	$5,060
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,399	$2,822	$4,295	$5,198
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,300	$4,000	$5,375
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,993	$1,875	$2,875	$5,450
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,248	$3,273	$5,688	$6,050
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,587	$2,950	$3,550	$6,125
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,705	$3,200	$4,723	$6,500
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$3,164	$5,749	$16,500
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,700	$8,325	$18,900

Top Counties Near West Los Angeles

There are a total of 3 counties located by West Los Angeles, 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. 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 West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 30.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 2.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 13.51% 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	$1,748	$2,295	$3,200	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$2,150	$2,350	$3,000	$4,000
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,580	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near West Los Angeles

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,775. 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 $2,095 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $22,450 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,803. 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 West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is $2,400 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,321 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,648	$2,400	$3,890	$3,850
90064, Los Angeles, CA	$2,299	$2,598	$3,398	$4,350
90024, Los Angeles, CA	$2,300	$3,350	$4,900	$4,950
90405, Santa Monica, CA	$2,450	$2,695	$4,995	$4,075
90403, Santa Monica, CA	$2,098	$2,995	$4,995	$4,475
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,625	$3,524	$3,275	$3,498
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,200	$4,995	$5,300
90066, Los Angeles, CA	$2,100	$2,635	$3,520	$4,350
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,560	$3,398	$3,750
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$1,705	$3,150	$4,823	$7,195

Frequently Asked Questions - West Los Angeles Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,493. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West 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 West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,648 and an average price per square feet of $63.00. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,399 and an average price per square feet of $41.14. There are a total of 50 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $40.31. There are a total of 79 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Los Angeles.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is around $2,794/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.