Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
El Segundo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in El Segundo

$3,050/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Segundo is $3,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Segundo

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Segundo 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 El Segundo, CA

Average rent prices in El Segundo have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,997, whereas a house costs $6,200. 1-bedroom apartments in El Segundo run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

6%

30%

1 bedroom

$2,397

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,334

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$6,400

8%

52%

4 bedroom

$10,700

No Change

30%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,334

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,700

Last year

30%

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 by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Segundo, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Compton, CA.

Discover rentals in El Segundo, CA

 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in El Segundo

525 Indiana St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

525 Indiana St

525 Indiana St, El Segundo, CA 90245

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

640 Imperial - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

640 Imperial

640 E Imperial Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

512 W Imperial Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in El Segundo

2 beds

2 baths

$2,845

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Segundo?

Average rent prices in El Segundo have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does El Segundo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Segundo is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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?

February and May offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in El Segundo, with May seeing the lowest rents and February being the least competitive month. September has the highest rent, with approximately 9% difference between the peak and lowest months.

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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