Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Central, LA

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central, LA is $1,070. This is -44%, or $830, lower than the national average.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,070

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

35

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central, LA is $1,070. This is -44%, or $830, lower than the national average.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
65%
21%
4%
$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 13% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $885. A 1-bedroom apartment in Central, LA costs about $904 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Central, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$888

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$895

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,425

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,800

7%

36%

Studio

$800

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$888

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

36%

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$1,070
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$923
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central, LA is 16% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

More data insights and reports

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Bellemont Victoria II - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Bellemont Victoria II

12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$719–$1,040

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8.6

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6167 Matthews St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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6167 Matthews St #1, Central, LA 70812

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1 bath

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8.6

Very good

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2 beds

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072 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

072

14607 Forest Grove Ave, Central, LA 70818

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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14919-21 Forest Grove - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

14919-21 Forest Grove

14919 Forest Grove Ave, Central, LA 70818

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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5863 Denova St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5010 Oaklon Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5010 Oaklon Avenue - 1

5010 Oaklon Ave #1, Central, LA 70811

3 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jan 8