Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Northridge

$2,658/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northridge is $2,658 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $728 more per month.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northridge

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,250, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Northridge run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,922

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,796

4%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,995

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,400

3%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,796

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

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$2,658
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA is 13% higher than the median rent in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

9131 Darby Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

9131 Darby Avenue

9131 Darby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,125–$3,695

Apartment for rent

8816 Chimineas Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge house for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available May 4

18411 Vincennes Street - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

18411 Vincennes Street

18411 Vincennes St, Los Angeles, CA 91325

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,648–$2,598

Apartment for rent

18407 Dearborn Street - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.8

Very good

18407 Dearborn Street

18407 Dearborn St, Los Angeles, CA 91325

2 beds

1 bath

$1,898–$2,198

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,658 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northridge?

Average rent prices in Northridge have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Northridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northridge is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $728 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 $106,000/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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