Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Los Alamitos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Los Alamitos

$2,895/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Los Alamitos is $2,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $965 more per month.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Los Alamitos

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Los Alamitos rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Los Alamitos, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Los Alamitos, CA

Average rent prices in Los Alamitos have increased by 6% 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 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 $5,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Alamitos run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

55%

-

1 bedroom

$2,250

8%

28%

2 bedroom

$2,750

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,000

16%

19%

4 bedroom

$5,500

25%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

9%

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$2,895
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,957
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Los Alamitos, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Artesia, CA.

Discover rentals in Los Alamitos, CA

4321 Green Ave - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment Row apartment for rent in Los Alamitos

4321 Green Ave

4321 Green Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Apartment for rent

HOW4410-18 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

HOW4410-18

4410 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,895 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Los Alamitos?

Average rent prices in Los Alamitos have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Los Alamitos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Los Alamitos is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $965 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Alamitos?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Alamitos are Carrier Row ($2,250/mo), New Dutch Haven ($2,625/mo), and College Park North ($2,655/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 $116,000/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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