Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Culver City, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Culver City, CA rent slipped 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $38 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $3,495/month in October 2024.

  • Vs. national rents

    Culver City runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a limited total rental inventory of 57 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Culver City sit around $2,863/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,677/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,075/month, while 3-bedrooms jump to $6,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $16,500/month. Houses command a median of $6,650/month compared to apartments at $2,942/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Culver West rents rose 54.0% year over year to $4,269/month, contrasting with Clarkdale where rents fell 29.8% to $2,450/month and Jefferson with a 33.7% decline to $2,750/month. The citywide market is down 5.9%, showing significant local variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Culver City

$3,000/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Culver City is $3,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Culver City

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Culver City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Culver City, CA

Average rent prices in Culver City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Culver City, CA

Rent prices in Culver City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Culver City is $2,942, whereas a house costs $6,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Culver City run $2,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,010.

Listings

Studio

$2,863

11%

54%

1 bedroom

$2,677

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,075

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$6,800

4%

55%

4 bedroom

$16,500

8%

132%

Studio

Average rent

$2,863

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,677

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

55%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$16,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

132%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Culver City, CA, 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 Culver City, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Culver City and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.

Culver City

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Culver City, CA is 22% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in Culver City, CA

11320 WASHINGTON PL - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.8

Very good

11320 WASHINGTON PL

11320 Washington Pl, Culver City, CA 90066

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

3901 Tilden Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3901 Tilden Ave

3901 Tilden Ave, Culver City, CA 90232

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

5618A Kinston Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Blanco-Culver Crest condo for rent in Culver City

Rare 1st floor 2+1 culver city

5618A Kinston Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

$2,495

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 15

Keswick Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Keswick Court Apartments

3902 Lenawee Ave, Culver City, CA 90232

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,595–$2,945

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Culver City, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Culver City rental market.

How much is rent in Culver City?

The average rent in Culver City is $3,000 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Culver City?

Average rent prices in Culver City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Culver City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Culver City is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Culver City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Culver City are Clarkdale ($2,450/mo), Mclaughlin ($2,695/mo), and Park East ($2,725/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Culver City?

To comfortably afford rent in Culver City, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Culver City?

Culver City's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this Los Angeles County entertainment industry hub.

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).

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