Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Average rent in
Los Angeles, CA

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Angeles, CA is $2,850. This is +50%, or $950, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,850

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

10,499

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Angeles, CA is $2,850. This is +50%, or $950, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
50%
26%
8%
8%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

63%
37%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Los Angeles, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Angeles, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Los Angeles, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Los Angeles, CA is $2,525. A 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA costs about $2,289 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in Los Angeles, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,289

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$3,120

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$4,180

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$5,891

1%

39%

Studio

$1,700

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,289

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,120

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,180

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,891

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

39%

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.

Compare rent prices in Los Angeles, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Los Angeles, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alhambra, CA.

Los Angeles

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,375
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Los Angeles, CA is 20% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Alhambra

$2,375

increased by4%

Last year

Beverly Hills

$4,599

decreased by26%

Last year

Burbank

$2,690

decreased by7%

Last year

Culver City

$3,297

decreased by6%

Last year

Downey

$2,312

increased by3%

Last year

East Los Angeles

$2,100

decreased by14%

Last year

Gardena

$2,295

Flat

Last year

Glendale

$2,600

decreased by5%

Last year

Hawthorne

$1,850

increased by4%

Last year

Inglewood

$2,295

decreased by2%

Last year

Pasadena

$2,798

increased by14%

Last year

West Hollywood

$3,287

decreased by30%

Last year

Cost of living in
Los Angeles, CA

The overall cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 49% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

19% higher

Groceries

9% higher

Health

1% higher

Housing

133% higher

Transportation

36% higher

Utilities

7% higher

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1946 E 1st St #25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1946 E 1st St #25, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Studio

0 baths

$325

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1946 E 1st St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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R3 - 12

1946 E 1st St #12, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Studio

0 baths

$495

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1d ago

8.3

Very good

Orion 1352 29th

1352 W 29th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$600–$4,800

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1d ago

8.3

Very good

Orion 668 28th

668 W 28th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$4,000

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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

7223 Willoughby, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

7223 Willoughby, LLC

739 Garland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Studio

0 baths

$625–$750

Apartment for rent

1286 West 35th Place - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.4

Very good

1286 West 35th Place

1286 W 35th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007

1 bed

1 bath

$642–$1,330

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