Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Los Angeles, CA rent slipped 9.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,495/month. Renters today are paying $788 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Los Angeles rent is 29.6% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. This positions the city as a pricier coastal metro for renters seeking urban amenities.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Los Angeles are $1,598/month, 1-bedrooms rent for $2,095/month, and 2-bedrooms go for $2,845/month. Larger units reach $5,695/month for 4+ bedrooms. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Foothill Trails experienced a 57.2% year-over-year rent decline to $2,095/month. This steep drop contrasts with the overall citywide cooling trend in Los Angeles, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in Los Angeles
$2,495/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Los Angeles is $2,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $570 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Los Angeles
6,871
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Los Angeles rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Los Angeles, CA
Average rent prices in Los Angeles have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Angeles, CA
Rent prices in Los Angeles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Los Angeles is $2,300, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,598 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,845 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,195 | 1% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $5,695 | 8% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Hollywood | $2,771 | |
Congress North | $2,000 | |
Downtown Los Angeles | $2,445 | |
Greater Wilshire | $2,514 | |
Historic Cultural | $2,678 | |
Hollywood Hills West | $2,563 | |
Mid City West | $2,896 | |
Mid Town North Hollywood | $2,500 | |
Wilshire Center Koreatown | $1,795 | |
Woodland Hills Warner Center | $3,018 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,950 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,598
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,845
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,695
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
21%
Wilshire Center Koreatown
Average rent
$1,795
Mid Town North Hollywood
Average rent
$2,500
Congress North
Average rent
$2,000
Mid City West
Average rent
$2,896
Historic Cultural
Average rent
$2,678
Hollywood Hills West
Average rent
$2,563
Central Hollywood
Average rent
$2,771
Greater Wilshire
Average rent
$2,514
Woodland Hills Warner Center
Average rent
$3,018
Downtown Los Angeles
Average rent
$2,445
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Los Angeles, 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 Angeles, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Los Angeles and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.
Los Angeles
30%higher than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Los Angeles, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,347
16%$4,500
28%$2,597
9%$3,490
5%$2,162
4%$1,895
11%$2,250
7%$2,395
21%$1,850
5%$2,260
3%$2,745
11%$3,125
14%Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 21% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 134% higher |
| Transportation | 39% higher |
| Utilities | 11% higher |
Discover rentals in Los Angeles, CA
5d+ ago
4909 S Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90062
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$325–$2,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Boyle Heights apartment for rent in Los Angeles
1946 E 1st St #10, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Studio
0 baths
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
458 Hartford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$2,589
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Central LA townhouse for rent in Los Angeles
232 E 27th St #1, Los Angeles, CA 90011
4 beds
4 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Bel Air-Beverly Crest house for rent in Los Angeles
1814 N Doheny Dr #NA, Los Angeles, CA 90069
5 beds
7 baths
$100,000
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Bel Air-Beverly Crest house for rent in Los Angeles
5 beds
9 baths
$72,500
House for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
Pacific Palisades townhouse for rent in Los Angeles
101 Ocean Ave #1, Los Angeles, CA 90402
2 beds
3 baths
$69,000
House for rent
Available Feb 23
5d+ ago
Bel Air-Beverly Crest house for rent in Los Angeles
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4 beds
5 baths
$60,000
House for rent
Available Oct 23
19m ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,999–$5,967
Price drop
Apartment for rent
58m ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$5,285
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$3,240
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1333 S Orange Grove Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$4,095–$7,987
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$1,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
14520 Magnolia Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495–$2,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7125 Lennox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91405
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21045 Vanowen St, Los Angeles, CA 91303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025
Apartment for rent
19m ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,999–$5,967
Price drop
Apartment for rent
58m ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$5,285
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$3,240
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4750 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90292
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,807–$5,707
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Los Angeles, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Los Angeles rental market.
How much is rent in Los Angeles?
The average rent in Los Angeles is $2,495 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Los Angeles?
Average rent prices in Los Angeles have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Los Angeles rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Los Angeles is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Angeles?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles are Wilshire Center Koreatown ($1,795/mo), Congress North ($2,000/mo), and Downtown Los Angeles ($2,445/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Los Angeles?
To comfortably afford rent in Los Angeles, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Los Angeles?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average around $2,190/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,970/month.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Los Angeles Metro Report
The Zumper Los Angeles Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to highlight the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The California one bedroom median rent was $2,057 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Santa Monica ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,830.
- Beverly Hills was the second priciest, with rent at $2,750.
- West Hollywood placed third, with rent at $2,590.
The Least Expensive
- San Bernardino was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,470.
- Lancaster ranked as the second least expensive, with rent at $1,480.
- Palmdale placed third with rent priced at $1,570.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Lancaster had the largest annual rent price decline, down 11.9%.
- Beverly Hills saw rent drop 8.6%, making it second.
- Redondo Beach was third, with rent decreasing 6.9%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Torrance rent experienced the largest monthly dip, declining 4.8%.
- Beverly Hills was second, with rent falling 4.2%.
- Glendale ranked third, with rent decreasing by 3.8% last month.
About
The Zumper Los Angeles Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.