Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Central, LA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central, LA is $1,149. This is -41%, or $801, lower than the national average.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,149

increased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central, LA is $1,149. This is -41%, or $801, lower than the national average.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
66%
26%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

89%
11%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Central, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Central, LA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 15% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Central, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Central, LA is $904. A 1-bedroom apartment in Central, LA costs about $755 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $872. Houses for rent in Central, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$835

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$903

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,422

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

38%

Studio

$715

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$715

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$903

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,422

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

38%

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.

Compare rent prices in Central, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Central, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Baker, LA.

Central

Median rent price$1,149
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central, LA is 21% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Baton-002 Park East II Apts - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.6

Very good

Baton-002 Park East II Apts

655 Sharp Ln, Central, LA 70815

1–2 beds

1 bath

$749–$985

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8.8

Very good

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1–2 beds

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10079 El Scott Ave #E - Photo 1 of 1

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10079 El Scott Ave #E, Central, LA 70811

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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3d ago

9.4

Excellent

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z_Historical - Mallard Crossing

11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814

2–3 beds

2 baths

$801–$1,142

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1511 Cristy Dr #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Forest-LA North townhouse for rent in Central

1511 Cristy Dr #E, Central, LA 70815

2 beds

1.5 baths

$825

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Crown Ave PLEX - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.6

Very good

Crown Ave PLEX

4540 Crown Ave, Central, LA 70811

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,098

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9135 Great Smokey Ave ##A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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$850

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11271 Florida Blvd #208, Central, LA 70815

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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Available Mar 16