Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Los Angeles
$2,495/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Los Angeles is $2,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Los Angeles
6,930
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles run $2,058 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,707.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,599 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $5,990 | 8% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Hollywood | $2,694 | |
Congress North | $2,100 | |
Downtown Los Angeles | $2,500 | |
Historic Cultural | $2,657 | |
Hollywood Hills West | $2,450 | |
Mid City West | $2,900 | |
Mid Town North Hollywood | $2,395 | |
Sherman Oaks | $2,505 | |
Wilshire Center Koreatown | $1,990 | |
Woodland Hills Warner Center | $2,993 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 |  1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,950 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,465 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,990
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
15%
Wilshire Center Koreatown
Average rent
$1,990
Congress North
Average rent
$2,100
Mid Town North Hollywood
Average rent
$2,395
Historic Cultural
Average rent
$2,657
Mid City West
Average rent
$2,900
Downtown Los Angeles
Average rent
$2,500
Hollywood Hills West
Average rent
$2,450
Central Hollywood
Average rent
$2,694
Sherman Oaks
Average rent
$2,505
Woodland Hills Warner Center
Average rent
$2,993
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,465
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.
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
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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,402
10%$4,500
18%$2,600
10%$3,772
1%$2,254
3%$2,095
17%$2,250
8%$2,400
12%$1,825
7%$2,295
3%$2,797
5%$3,125
5%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 | 20% higher |
| Groceries | 11% higher |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 133% higher |
| Transportation | 39% higher |
| Utilities | 12% higher |
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Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$325–$2,679
Apartment for rent
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1 bed
1 bath
$595
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4d ago
458 Hartford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$2,589
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1 bed
1 bath
$600
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5 beds
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4 beds
5 baths
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5d+ ago
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5 beds
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2h ago
Verified
1027 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$4,037
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1410 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$2,225
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,795–$7,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$5,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14520 Magnolia Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495–$2,575
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5057 Kester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
10913 Fruitland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91604
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21045 Vanowen St, Los Angeles, CA 91303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1027 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$4,037
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1410 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$2,225
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,795–$7,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$5,025
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 September 26, 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 7% since last year.
How does Los Angeles rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Los Angeles is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Angeles?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles are Wilshire Center Koreatown ($1,990/mo), Congress North ($2,100/mo), and Mid Town North Hollywood ($2,395/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?
May offers the lowest rents while January sees the highest, with about 2.3% difference between these months. November and December are less competitive periods with lower demand, making winter months ideal for apartment hunting.
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 $2,067 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Santa Monica ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,860.
- Irvine was the second priciest, with rent at $2,790.
- Beverly Hills placed third, with rent at $2,780.
The Least Expensive
- Corona was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,480.
- San Bernardino ranked as the second least expensive, with rent at $1,550.
- Palmdale placed third with rent priced at $1,580.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Oxnard had the largest annual rent price decline, down 11.6%.
- Beverly Hills saw rent drop 7.3%, making it second.
- Glendale placed third with rent decreasing 6.5%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
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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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.