Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Harbor City

$2,245/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harbor City is $2,245 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harbor City

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harbor City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Harbor City have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Harbor City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harbor City is $1,850, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Harbor City run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,572

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,850

8%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,795

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,895

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$4,940

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,572

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,940

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Harbor City and Gardena by all bedroom counts and property types.

Harbor City

Median rent price$2,245
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Gardena, Gardena, CA.

Discover rentals in Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA

1661 259th St - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

1661 259th St

1661 259th St, Los Angeles, CA 90710

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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.
 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harbor City apartment for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

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.
1427 254th Harbor City - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

1427 254th Harbor City

1427 254th St, Los Angeles, CA 90710

3 beds

3 baths

$3,295

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.
23624 Western Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harbor City condo for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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 Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Harbor City rental market.

How much is rent in Harbor City?

The average rent in Harbor City is $2,245 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harbor City?

Average rent prices in Harbor City have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Harbor City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harbor City is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harbor City?

To comfortably afford rent in Harbor City, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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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