Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Central La
$2,125/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in South Central La is $2,125 per month as of November 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Central La
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Central La rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Average rent prices in South Central La have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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
South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Rent prices in South Central La vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Central La is $2,289, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Central La run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,420.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,737 |  3% | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $2,420 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,815 | 8% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 140% | 65% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Alameda | $2,100 | |
East Los Angeles | $2,095 | |
Mid City | $2,697 | |
Pico | $3,197 | |
Unnc | $2,095 | |
Voices Of 90037 | $2,277 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,289 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,575 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | 223% | |
Rooms | $1,674 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,420
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,815
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
140%
Last year
65%
East Los Angeles
Average rent
$2,095
Central Alameda
Average rent
$2,100
Mid City
Average rent
$2,697
Pico
Average rent
$3,197
Unnc
Average rent
$2,095
Voices Of 90037
Average rent
$2,277
Apartments
Average rent
$2,289
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
223%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,674
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Central LA, 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 South Central La, Los Angeles, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Central La and East Los Angeles by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Central La
12%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Central La, Los Angeles, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA.
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5d+ ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
234 E 27th St #1, Los Angeles, CA 90011
3 beds
3 baths
$649
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.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
South Central LA townhouse for rent in Los Angeles
217 E 29th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
4 beds
4 baths
$699
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.House for rent
Available Sep 29
3d ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
South Central LA house for rent in Los Angeles
1449 E 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.House for rent
Available Feb 28
2d ago
325 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,599–$4,299
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2811 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$2,750
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
135 E 31st St #135, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Price dropped $100Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
1552 E 32nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
W 27th St #2226, Los Angeles, CA 90007
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
431 E 29th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
1 bed
1 bath
$1,737
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
3d ago
960 E Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Studio
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
W 27th St #2226, Los Angeles, CA 90007
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
431 E 29th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
1 bed
1 bath
$1,737
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
960 E Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Studio
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1552 E 32nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Central LA townhouse for rent in Los Angeles
1265 E Adams Blvd #1, Los Angeles, CA 90011
5 beds
4 baths
$749
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.House for rent
Available Sep 29
10h ago
3712 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
1 bed
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
225 W 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Central La rental market.
How much is rent in South Central La?
The average rent in South Central La is $2,125 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Central La?
Average rent prices in South Central La have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does South Central La rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Central La is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Central La?
To comfortably afford rent in South Central La, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/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).