Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 28, 2026
Average rent in
Los Angeles, CA
Last updated on March 28, 2026
Last updated on March 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Angeles, CA is $2,701. This is +41%, or $791, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,701
2%Total rentals
9,425
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Angeles, CA is $2,701. This is +41%, or $791, 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 2% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,850. Houses for rent in Los Angeles, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,770.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,197 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,995 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 |  2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 4% | 20% | |
Studio | $1,695 | No Change | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Hollywood | $2,851 | |
Congress North | $2,500 | |
Downtown Los Angeles | $2,695 | |
Historic Cultural | $2,760 | |
Hollywood Hills West | $2,515 | |
Mid City West | $3,085 | |
Mid Town North Hollywood | $2,550 | |
Sherman Oaks | $2,840 | |
Van Nuys | $2,395 | |
Wilshire Center Koreatown | $1,990 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,237 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,770 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
Wilshire Center Koreatown
Average rent
$1,990
Congress North
Average rent
$2,500
Mid City West
Average rent
$3,085
Mid Town North Hollywood
Average rent
$2,550
Hollywood Hills West
Average rent
$2,515
Central Hollywood
Average rent
$2,851
Downtown Los Angeles
Average rent
$2,695
Sherman Oaks
Average rent
$2,840
Historic Cultural
Average rent
$2,760
Van Nuys
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,237
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,770
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
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
41%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Los Angeles, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
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Average rent in
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Alhambra
$2,350
Last year
Beverly Hills
$5,225
1%Last year
Burbank
$2,595
2%Last year
Culver City
$3,312
12%Last year
Downey
$2,225
14%Last year
East Los Angeles
$2,100
6%Last year
Gardena
$2,362
Last year
Glendale
$2,495
8%Last year
Hawthorne
$1,850
1%Last year
Inglewood
$2,300
1%Last year
Pasadena
$2,800
17%Last year
West Hollywood
$3,350
14%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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Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$325–$2,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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4 beds
4 baths
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House for rent
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1 bed
1 bath
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1 bed
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3 beds
3 baths
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Studio
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$700
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5 beds
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$90,000
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5d+ ago
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5 beds
4.5 baths
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5 beds
9 baths
$60,000
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1439 Devlin Dr #NA, Los Angeles, CA 90069
4 beds
5 baths
$60,000
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Bel Air-Beverly Crest house for rent in Los Angeles
5 beds
8 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Bel Air-Beverly Crest house for rent in Los Angeles
10556 Fontenelle Way #1, Los Angeles, CA 90077
5 beds
5 baths
$55,000
House for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
Hollywood Hills West house for rent in Los Angeles
4 beds
5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
Available Mar 27
2h ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,999–$9,822
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1714 N Mccadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,159–$5,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$3,760
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5700 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,360–$3,575
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,290–$4,808
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14150 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91423
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,795–$6,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1410 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8521 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
2 beds
1 bath
$3,645–$3,795
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4575 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4620 Tilden Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$3,295
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
21045 Vanowen St, Los Angeles, CA 91303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,425
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
10913 Fruitland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91604
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12244 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21736 Roscoe Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91304
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7125 Lennox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91405
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,075
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
14520 Magnolia Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5750 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,999–$9,822
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1714 N Mccadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,159–$5,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
21601 Erwin St, Los Angeles, CA 91367
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$3,760
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
200 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,290–$4,808
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14150 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91423
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,795–$6,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1410 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
10700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,995–$11,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4575 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
1 bed
1 bath
$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $2,038 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Beverly Hills ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $3,000.
- Santa Monica was the second priciest, with rent at $2,810.
- Redondo Beach & West Hollywood tied for third, with rents both at $2,640.
The Least Expensive
- San Bernardino was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,490.
- Lancaster ranked as the second least expensive, with rent at $1,570.
- Riverside & Hawthorne tied for third with rents both priced at $1,800.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Beverly Hills had the largest annual rent price decline, down 17.4%.
- Santa Monica saw rent drop 12.2%, making it second.
- West Hollywood was third, with rent decreasing 10.2%.
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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