Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Los Angeles
$1,950/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in East Los Angeles is $1,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $40 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Los Angeles
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Los Angeles rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA
Average rent prices in East Los Angeles have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in East Los Angeles run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | 6% |  33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,772 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,641 | 36% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alhambra | $2,395 | |
Boyle Heights | $1,895 | |
Highland Park | $2,695 | |
Historic Cultural | $2,621 | |
Lincoln Heights | $2,145 | |
Monterey Park | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,795 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,641
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
15%
Alhambra
Average rent
$2,395
Boyle Heights
Average rent
$1,895
Highland Park
Average rent
$2,695
Historic Cultural
Average rent
$2,621
Lincoln Heights
Average rent
$2,145
Monterey Park
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
13%
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
2%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, Alhambra, CA.
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Discover rentals in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA
1d ago
Verified
4301 City Terrace Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90063
4 beds
2 baths
$695–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1304 Amalia Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
930 Fraser Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Studio
0 baths
$847
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6150 Dennison Street, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
4d ago
477 Nassau Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90063
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Los Angeles
1106 1/2 1106 Geraghty 1/2 (Back House), East Los Angeles, CA 90063
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles
4008 Rockwood St, East Los Angeles, CA 90063
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
943 S Bonnie Beach Pl, East Los Angeles, CA 90023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3819 Percy Street, East Los Angeles, CA 90023
5 beds
3 baths
$4,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
2d ago
1233 Clela Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
930 Fraser Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Studio
0 baths
$847
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4301 City Terrace Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90063
4 beds
2 baths
$695–$1,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1001 Simmons Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3819 Percy Street, East Los Angeles, CA 90023
5 beds
3 baths
$4,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4301 City Terrace Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90063
4 beds
2 baths
$695–$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6150 Dennison Street, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles
1253 Rowan Ave #1-4, East Los Angeles, CA 90063
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4252 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545–$1,865
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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 $1,950 per month as of August 29, 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 12% since last year.
How does East Los Angeles rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Los Angeles is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $40 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 $78,000/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).