Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Los Alamitos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Los Alamitos

$2,700/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Los Alamitos is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Los Alamitos

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Los Alamitos rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Los Alamitos, CA

Average rent prices in Los Alamitos have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Los Alamitos, CA

Rent prices in Los Alamitos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Los Alamitos is $2,675, whereas a house costs $4,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Alamitos run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

97%

-

1 bedroom

$2,395

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,395

1%

30%

4 bedroom

$7,000

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

97%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last year

33%

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

Compare median rent prices in Los Alamitos and Artesia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Los Alamitos

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,675
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Los Alamitos, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Artesia, CA.

Discover rentals in Los Alamitos, CA

Los Alamitos 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath with a 1 car Garage! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Los Alamitos 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath with a 1 car Garage!

10781 Pine St, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

4401 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

4401

4401 4401 - 4407 Farquhar Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

2 beds

2 baths

$2,445

3861 Green - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

3861 Green

3861 Green Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

HOW4410-18 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

HOW4410-18

4410 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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Frequently asked questions for Los Alamitos, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Los Alamitos rental market.

How much is rent in Los Alamitos?

The average rent in Los Alamitos is $2,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Los Alamitos?

Average rent prices in Los Alamitos have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Los Alamitos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Los Alamitos is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Alamitos?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Alamitos are New Dutch Haven ($2,599/mo), Apartment Row ($2,700/mo), and Greenbrook ($2,725/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Los Alamitos?

To comfortably afford rent in Los Alamitos, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our July 2026 data, December is the best time to hunt for apartments in Los Alamitos, with the lowest competition and potential savings. January sees the lowest rents while August hits peak pricing, with about 13% difference between the seasons.

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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