Average Rent in Central, LA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Central, LA

Average rent prices in Central have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $970, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Central run $794 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $904.


Studio	$715	No Change	36%
1 bedroom	$914	2%	25%
2 bedroom	$903	2%	9%
3 bedroom	$1,575	2%	26%
4 bedroom	$2,200	4%	84%

		Listings
Brownsfield Central	$1,045
Greenwell Springs Central	$1,361
Park Forest La North	$950


Apartments	$970	6%	No Change
Condos	$900	9%	No Change
Houses	$1,500	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$715

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$914

Last 30 days

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$903

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

Last year

84%

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

Median rent price$1,150

39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,015

47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central, LA is 13% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

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Discover rentals in Central, LA

Highly rated

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Park East Apartments

567 Sharp Ln, Central, LA 70815

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$749–$1,149

Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Bellemont Victoria II

12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$754–$1,065

Price drop

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Park East Apartments

655 Sharp Ln, Central, LA 70815

1–2 beds

1 bath

$759–$999

5d+ ago

Park Forest-LA North apartment for rent in Central

1511 Cristy Dr #G, Central, LA 70815

2 beds

1.5 baths

$800

z_Historical - Mallard Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

z_Historical - Mallard Crossing

11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814

2–3 beds

2 baths

$801–$1,142

Call

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Crown Ave PLEX

4540 Crown Ave, Central, LA 70811

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,098

5d+ ago

Park Forest-LA North condo for rent in Central

Corner of La Annie unit 4

1510 La Annie Dr #4, Central, LA 70815

2 beds

1 bath

$850

5d+ ago

Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central

14743 Central Woods Ave, Central, LA 70818

2 beds

1.5 baths

$850

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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 $1,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central?

Average rent prices in Central have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Central rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Central?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Central are Park Forest La North ($950/mo), Brownsfield Central ($1,045/mo), and Greenwell Springs Central ($1,361/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central?

To comfortably afford rent in Central, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Central?

March offers the lowest rents in Central, while late fall months like November also provide better deals with reduced competition. October sees the highest prices, running approximately 14% higher than March.

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).