Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Los Angeles

$2,507/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Los Angeles is $2,507 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $607 more per month.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Los Angeles

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Los Angeles rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Downtown Los Angeles have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Downtown Los Angeles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Los Angeles is $2,470, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Los Angeles run $2,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,369.

Listings

Studio

$1,999

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$2,499

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,400

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,300

1%

56%

4 bedroom

$3,965

No Change

194%

Studio

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,965

Last year

194%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Los Angeles, 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 Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Los Angeles and Historic Cultural by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Los Angeles

Median rent price$2,507
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,665
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

752 South Main, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

752 South Main, LLC

752 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Studio–1 bed

0–1 bath

$650–$1,150

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.
1247 Ingraham St #207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Los Angeles apartment for rent in Los Angeles

1247 Ingraham St #207, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Studio

1 bath

$1,000

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.
1315 S Flower St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Los Angeles apartment for rent in Los Angeles

Studio

1 bath

$1,195

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.
553 Stanford Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Downtown Los Angeles apartment for rent in Los Angeles

553 Stanford Ave

553 Stanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,237–$1,650

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Los Angeles rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Los Angeles?

The average rent in Downtown Los Angeles is $2,507 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Los Angeles?

Average rent prices in Downtown Los Angeles have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Downtown Los Angeles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Los Angeles is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $607 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Los Angeles?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Los Angeles, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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