Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
El Segundo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in El Segundo

$3,050/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Segundo is $3,050 per month as of May 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Segundo

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Segundo rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in El Segundo, CA

Average rent prices in El Segundo have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 El Segundo, CA

Rent prices in El Segundo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Segundo is $2,895, whereas a house costs $5,850. 1-bedroom apartments in El Segundo run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,495

1%

34%

1 bedroom

$2,495

2%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,100

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$7,700

29%

144%

4 bedroom

$22,000

5%

125%

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,700

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

144%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$22,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

125%

The table above reflects average rent prices in El Segundo, 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 El Segundo, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in El Segundo and Compton by all bedroom counts and property types.

El Segundo

Median rent price$3,050
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,248
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Segundo, CA is 36% higher than the median rent in Compton, CA.

Discover rentals in El Segundo, CA

640 Imperial - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

640 Imperial

640 E Imperial Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Apartment for rent

436 W. Imperial - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

436 W. Imperial

436 W Imperial Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

Richmond Street 413 - 415 1/2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Richmond Street 413 - 415 1/2

413 413 - 415 1/2 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Imperial Avenue 720 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

Imperial Avenue 720

720 W Imperial Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245

2–3 beds

2–3 baths

$3,050–$3,850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for El Segundo, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the El Segundo rental market.

How much is rent in El Segundo?

The average rent in El Segundo is $3,050 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Segundo?

Average rent prices in El Segundo have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does El Segundo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Segundo is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in El Segundo?

To comfortably afford rent in El Segundo, you'd need to earn approximately $122,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in El Segundo?

El Segundo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates in this South Bay aerospace hub near LAX.

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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