Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Northridge

$2,480/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northridge is $2,480 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $580 more per month.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northridge

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northridge rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Northridge have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Northridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northridge is $2,095, whereas a house costs $4,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Northridge run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,597

5%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,825

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,697

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,987

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,300

8%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,987

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Northridge and Canoga Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northridge

Median rent price$2,480
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,272
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

18539 Sunburst St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge house for rent in Los Angeles

room

18539 Sunburst St, Los Angeles, CA 91324

1 bed

1 bath

$620

Campus Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Campus Crossing Apartments

9151 Darby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325

2 beds

2 baths

$750–$3,125

Price drop

18441 W Montage Ln #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge house for rent in Los Angeles

NEW OPEN ROOM

18441 W Montage Ln #2, Los Angeles, CA 91325

4 beds

3 baths

$1,050

9131 Darby Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

9131 Darby Avenue

9131 Darby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,125–$3,595

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Frequently asked questions for Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northridge rental market.

How much is rent in Northridge?

The average rent in Northridge is $2,480 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northridge?

Average rent prices in Northridge have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Northridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northridge is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Northridge, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/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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