Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Average rent in
Los Angeles, CA
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Angeles, CA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $600, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,550
5%Total rentals
7,817
for rent on Zumper.com
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Angeles, CA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $600, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,790. Houses for rent in Los Angeles, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,700.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,115 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,875 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,004 |  1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | 1% | 20% | |
Studio | $1,600 | 1% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Hollywood | $2,728 | |
Congress North | $2,295 | |
Downtown Los Angeles | $2,495 | |
Historic Cultural | $2,682 | |
Hollywood Hills West | $2,482 | |
Mid City West | $2,895 | |
Mid Town North Hollywood | $2,495 | |
Sherman Oaks | $2,695 | |
Wilshire Center Koreatown | $1,850 | |
Woodland Hills Warner Center | $3,296 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,417 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,004
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
Wilshire Center Koreatown
Average rent
$1,850
Congress North
Average rent
$2,295
Mid Town North Hollywood
Average rent
$2,495
Mid City West
Average rent
$2,895
Hollywood Hills West
Average rent
$2,482
Central Hollywood
Average rent
$2,728
Historic Cultural
Average rent
$2,682
Sherman Oaks
Average rent
$2,695
Woodland Hills Warner Center
Average rent
$3,296
Downtown Los Angeles
Average rent
$2,495
Apartments
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,417
Last 30 days
2%
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
31%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Los Angeles, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
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Average rent in
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Alhambra
$2,450
6%Last year
Beverly Hills
$4,395
10%Last year
Burbank
$2,650
5%Last year
Culver City
$3,000
1%Last year
Downey
$2,250
10%Last year
East Los Angeles
$2,250
7%Last year
Gardena
$2,395
2%Last year
Glendale
$2,500
9%Last year
Hawthorne
$1,850
4%Last year
Inglewood
$2,295
Last year
Pasadena
$2,710
3%Last year
West Hollywood
$3,195
9%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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared 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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1714 N Mccadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$4,706
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$7,898
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,213–$4,841
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,490
Price drop
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10h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,670–$7,425
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10h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,541–$2,195
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3d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,360–$3,584
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
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1–2 beds
1 bath
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2 beds
2 baths
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,795
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,350
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,295
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2d ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,075
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4d ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,495
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,490
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,670–$7,425
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1 bed
1 bath
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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 $2,050 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Beverly Hills ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,950.
- Santa Monica was the second priciest, with rent at $2,840.
- West Hollywood placed third, with rent at $2,740.
The Least Expensive
- San Bernardino was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,440.
- Lancaster ranked as the second least expensive, with rent at $1,480.
- Corona placed third with rent priced at $1,570.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Beverly Hills had the largest annual rent price decline, down 13.5%.
- Ontario saw rent drop 9%, making it second.
- Moreno Valley was third, with rent decreasing 7.3%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Corona rent experienced the largest monthly dip, declining 6%.
- Lancaster was second, with rent falling 5.7%.
- San Bernardino ranked third, with rent decreasing by 3.4% 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.
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