Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Los Angeles, CA rent slipped 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,518/month. Renters today are paying $434 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Los Angeles runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros with 7,741 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Los Angeles rent for about $1,645/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,846/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,625/month. Houses command a median of $4,800/month, while apartments sit at $2,305/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pacific Palisades saw rents rise 39.7% year over year to $12,500/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 6.6%. This neighborhood's increase shows localized strength amid broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Los Angeles
$2,518/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Los Angeles is $2,518 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $568 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Los Angeles
7,741
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 $2,305, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,645 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,846 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,999 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $5,625 | 1% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Hollywood | $2,697 | |
Congress North | $2,200 | |
Downtown Los Angeles | $2,514 | |
Historic Cultural | $2,745 | |
Hollywood Hills West | $2,455 | |
Mid City West | $2,992 | |
Mid Town North Hollywood | $2,595 | |
Sherman Oaks | $2,650 | |
Wilshire Center Koreatown | $1,800 | |
Woodland Hills Warner Center | $3,208 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,305 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,391 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,846
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
Wilshire Center Koreatown
Average rent
$1,800
Congress North
Average rent
$2,200
Mid Town North Hollywood
Average rent
$2,595
Downtown Los Angeles
Average rent
$2,514
Central Hollywood
Average rent
$2,697
Mid City West
Average rent
$2,992
Historic Cultural
Average rent
$2,745
Sherman Oaks
Average rent
$2,650
Hollywood Hills West
Average rent
$2,455
Woodland Hills Warner Center
Average rent
$3,208
Apartments
Average rent
$2,305
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,391
Last 30 days
4%
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
29%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Los Angeles, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,445
3%$4,390
18%$2,595
7%$3,195
2%$2,214
3%$2,472
7%$2,295
2%$2,450
6%$1,850
2%$2,244
5%$2,629
11%$3,210
11%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 |
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4909 S Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90062
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$325–$2,679
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5d+ ago
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Studio
0 baths
$325
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1d ago
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1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$596–$2,325
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
4 baths
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4 beds
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5 beds
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7 baths
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1714 N Mccadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$4,094
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$8,005
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$3,315
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$4,699
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
19143 Victory Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91335
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5057 Kester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12244 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,150
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1714 N Mccadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$4,094
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$8,005
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$3,315
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$4,699
Price drop
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 $2,518 per month as of June 27, 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 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $568 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Angeles?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles are Wilshire Center Koreatown ($1,800/mo), Congress North ($2,200/mo), and Hollywood Hills West ($2,455/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 $101,000/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?
Los Angeles's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 monthly, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 per month. These figures reflect a decline from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 4.2% and two-bedrooms falling 5.1%.
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 $2,050 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Beverly Hills ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,870.
- Santa Monica was the second priciest, with rent at $2,720.
- West Hollywood placed third, with rent at $2,630.
The Least Expensive
- Lancaster was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,400.
- Corona ranked as the second least expensive, with rent at $1,420.
- San Bernardino placed third with rent priced at $1,470.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Lancaster had the largest annual rent price decline, down 10.8%.
- Oxnard saw rent drop 8.1%, making it second.
- Corona was third, with rent decreasing 7.8%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Beverly Hills rent experienced the largest monthly dip, declining 5.6%.
- West Hollywood was second, with rent falling 3.7%.
- Orange ranked third, with rent decreasing by 2.6% 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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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.