Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Los Angeles, CA rent slipped 7.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $195 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Los Angeles runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with 7,794 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Los Angeles rent for about $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,050/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,835/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,995/month. Houses command a median of $4,755/month, while apartments sit at $2,309/month, reflecting the city's mix of property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pacific Palisades rents rose 41.1% year over year to $11,995/month across 39 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 7.2% decline. Greater Cypress Park saw rents fall 37.2% to $2,383/month, showing significant local variation in Los Angeles.
Median rent
Median rent in Los Angeles
$2,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Los Angeles is $2,500 per month as of November 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Los Angeles
7,794
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 $2,309, whereas a house costs $4,755. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,745.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,835 |  1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,995 | No Change | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Hollywood | $2,795 | |
Congress North | $2,395 | |
Downtown Los Angeles | $2,500 | |
Historic Cultural | $2,665 | |
Hollywood Hills West | $2,495 | |
Mid City West | $2,895 | |
Mid Town North Hollywood | $2,495 | |
Sherman Oaks | $2,650 | |
Westchester Playa Del Rey | $3,395 | |
Wilshire Center Koreatown | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,309 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $3,195 | 2% | 7% | |
Houses | $4,755 | No Change | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 7% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,835
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last year
11%
Wilshire Center Koreatown
Average rent
$1,995
Congress North
Average rent
$2,395
Downtown Los Angeles
Average rent
$2,500
Mid Town North Hollywood
Average rent
$2,495
Historic Cultural
Average rent
$2,665
Mid City West
Average rent
$2,895
Hollywood Hills West
Average rent
$2,495
Central Hollywood
Average rent
$2,795
Sherman Oaks
Average rent
$2,650
Westchester Playa Del Rey
Average rent
$3,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,309
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,755
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
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
32%higher than the national median
28%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
$2,426
4%$4,595
2%$2,531
4%$3,399
3%$2,295
5%$2,095
6%$2,200
8%$2,449
5%$1,799
$2,331
1%$2,784
3%$3,350
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 |
Discover rentals in Los Angeles, CA
5h ago
North Hollywood North East apartment for rent in Los Angeles
7635 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91605
Studio
0 baths
$250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4909 S Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90062
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$325–$2,679
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
101 Bridewell St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$395–$3,546
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4333 Admiralty Way, Los Angeles, CA 90292
Studio
0 baths
$400–$1,716
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 23
6h ago
Brentwood house for rent in Los Angeles
4 beds
3 baths
$75,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Bel Air-Beverly Crest house for rent in Los Angeles
4 beds
6 baths
$60,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Bel Air-Beverly Crest house for rent in Los Angeles
1439 Devlin Dr #NA, Los Angeles, CA 90069
4 beds
5 baths
$60,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5h ago
Verified
1027 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,059–$4,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,499–$5,835
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$4,840
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,405
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
14520 Magnolia Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5057 Kester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
21045 Vanowen St, Los Angeles, CA 91303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10913 Fruitland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91604
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1027 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,059–$4,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,499–$5,835
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$4,840
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,405
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,500 per month as of November 7, 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 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Angeles?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles are Wilshire Center Koreatown ($1,995/mo), Congress North ($2,395/mo), and Mid Town North Hollywood ($2,495/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 $2,091 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Santa Monica ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,920.
- Beverly Hills was the second priciest, with rent at $2,750.
- West Hollywood placed third, with rent at $2,650.
The Least Expensive
- Corona was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,470.
- Palmdale ranked as the second least expensive, with rent at $1,510.
- San Bernardino placed third with rent priced at $1,540.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Oxnard had the largest annual rent price decline, down 14.5%.
- Beverly Hills saw rent drop 8%, making it second.
- Glendale placed third with rent decreasing 6.7%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Ontario had the largest monthly rent decline, down 3.9%.
- Oxnard was second with rent dropping 3.8%.
- San Bernardino ranked third, with rent decreasing by 3.1% 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.