Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Los Alamitos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Los Alamitos

$2,795/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Los Alamitos is $2,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $895 more per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Los Alamitos

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $4,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Alamitos run $2,508 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

5%

24%

1 bedroom

$2,500

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,700

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,200

61%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,895

No Change

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

61%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,895

Last year

34%

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$2,795
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Los Alamitos, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Artesia, CA.

Discover rentals in Los Alamitos, CA

3921 Howard - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

3921 Howard

3921 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,795 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Los Alamitos?

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

How does Los Alamitos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Los Alamitos is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $895 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Alamitos?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Alamitos are Greenbrook ($2,575/mo), Carrier Row ($2,700/mo), and New Dutch Haven ($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 $112,000/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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