Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Northridge

$2,400/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northridge is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northridge

96

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,185, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Northridge run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,580

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,812

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,495

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,799

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,985

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,580

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,812

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

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$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,375
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

8512 Balboa Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge apartment for rent in Los Angeles

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

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.
8422 Amigo Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge apartment for rent in Los Angeles

IMMACULATE TWO Bedroom/ONE Bath Apartment for Rent

8422 Amigo Ave #5, Los Angeles, CA 91324

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
8343 Amigo Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge apartment for rent in Los Angeles

IMMACULATE TWO BEDROOM/ONE BATH APARTMENT

8343 Amigo Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91324

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
DARBY - DARBYRIDGE, LP - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.9

Very good

DARBY - DARBYRIDGE, LP

8808 Darby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325

2 beds

2 baths

$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.

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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 $2,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northridge?

Average rent prices in Northridge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Northridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northridge is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/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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