Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
East Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in East Los Angeles

$1,895/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Los Angeles is $1,895 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $30 less per month.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Los Angeles

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Los Angeles rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in East Los Angeles have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 East Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in East Los Angeles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Los Angeles is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in East Los Angeles run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

4%

75%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,425

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,274

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

39%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,274

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Los Angeles, 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 East Los Angeles, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Los Angeles and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Los Angeles

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Los Angeles, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in East Los Angeles, CA

965 Goodrich Blvd #26 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles

R5 - 26

965 Goodrich Blvd #26, East Los Angeles, CA 90022

Studio

0 baths

$375

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

"Terrace Heights Student Housing" Terrace Heights LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

"Terrace Heights Student Housing" Terrace Heights LLC

4301 City Terrace Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90063

4 beds

2 baths

$695–$1,200

Apartment for rent

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4011 Michigan Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Los Angeles

$1,000 - 1 Bedroom for Rent in a House In Los Angeles With Amenities

4011 Michigan Ave #NA, East Los Angeles, CA 90063

1 bed

0 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Aug 1

DENNISON - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

DENNISON

6150 Dennison Street, East Los Angeles, CA 90022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 9

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Frequently asked questions for East Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the East Los Angeles rental market.

How much is rent in East Los Angeles?

The average rent in East Los Angeles is $1,895 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Los Angeles?

Average rent prices in East Los Angeles have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does East Los Angeles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Los Angeles is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Los Angeles?

To comfortably afford rent in East Los Angeles, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East Los Angeles?

December offers the least competition from other renters in East Los Angeles, while March brings higher competition but potentially better selection. September sees the highest rents, running about 17% higher than March prices.

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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