Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Central, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Central
$1,100/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Central is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $840 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central, LA
Average rent prices in Central have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Central, LA
Rent prices in Central vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central is $975, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Central run $774 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $903.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $715 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $869 | 10% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $903 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 5% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 |  14% | 90% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brownsfield Central | $1,054 | |
Greenwell Springs Central | $1,396 | |
Park Forest La North | $954 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,350 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$715
1 bedroom
Average rent
$869
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$903
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
90%
Park Forest La North
Average rent
$954
Greenwell Springs Central
Average rent
$1,396
Brownsfield Central
Average rent
$1,054
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Central, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Central, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Central and Baker by all bedroom counts and property types.
Central
43%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central, LA is 8% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,017
10%$1,235
2%$1,600
2%$1,341
12%$1,348
8%$1,650
3%$1,600
9%$1,337
34%$2,124
7%$1,410
5%$1,500
$2,100
6%Discover rentals in Central, LA
2d ago
12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$729–$1,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Park Forest-LA North apartment for rent in Central
1511 Cristy Dr #G, Central, LA 70815
2 beds
1.5 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
13h ago
Verified
11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814
2–3 beds
2 baths
$801–$1,142
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2h ago
4540 Crown Ave, Central, LA 70811
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,098
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central apartment for rent in Central
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Park Forest-LA North apartment for rent in Central
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$729–$1,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
14150 Grand Settlement Blvd, Central, LA 70818
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,392–$1,830
Apartment for rent
2d ago
567 Sharp Ln, Central, LA 70815
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$749–$1,149
Apartment for rent
3d ago
655 Sharp Ln, Central, LA 70815
1–2 beds
1 bath
$794–$1,005
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814
2–3 beds
2 baths
$801–$1,142
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
8h ago
14150 Grand Settlement Blvd, Central, LA 70818
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,392–$1,830
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$729–$1,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Park Forest-LA North house for rent in Central
2056 Vickers Dr #1, Central, LA 70815
4 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Jul 9
13h ago
Verified
11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814
2–3 beds
2 baths
$801–$1,142
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$765–$1,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
3 beds
3 baths
$1,350
House for rent
2d ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
5553 Paige St #NA, Central, LA 70811
3 beds
3 baths
$1,350
House for rent
Available Aug 2
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Frequently asked questions for Central, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Central rental market.
How much is rent in Central?
The average rent in Central is $1,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central?
Average rent prices in Central have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Central rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $840 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Central?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Central are Park Forest La North ($954/mo), Brownsfield Central ($1,054/mo), and Greenwell Springs Central ($1,396/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Central?
To comfortably afford rent in Central, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Central?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Central average around $810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $890/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).