Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in East Los Angeles

$2,200/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Los Angeles is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $255 more per month.

$3.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Los Angeles

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Los Angeles rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in East Los Angeles have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,049. 1-bedroom apartments in East Los Angeles run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,380.

Listings

Studio

$1,633

11%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,795

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,495

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,400

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,799

6%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,633

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,799

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

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

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

East Los Angeles

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,445
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA

DENNISON - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Manhattan Manor LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Manhattan Manor LLC

4330 City Terrace Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90063

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Call

3940 Dobinson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles

2BR/1.0BA

3940 Dobinson St, East Los Angeles, CA 90063

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

1412 1/2 N Hazard Ave - Photo 1 of 1
New construction
3D tour

2d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Condo for rent

Available Jul 16

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Frequently asked questions for East Los Angeles, 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 $2,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Los Angeles?

Average rent prices in East Los Angeles have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

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

Rent in East Los Angeles is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 more 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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