Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Central La

$1,910/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Central La is $1,910 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $40 less per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Central La

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Central La rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in South Central La have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $2,287, whereas a house costs $800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Central La run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,287.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

2%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,522

1%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,100

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,997

38%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,250

4%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,522

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

34%

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

Median rent price$1,910
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,415
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Central La, Los Angeles, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

232 E 27th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

South Central LA townhouse for rent in Los Angeles

232 E 27th St #1, Los Angeles, CA 90011

4 beds

4 baths

$600

House for rent

Available Nov 13

234 E 27th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles

Modern Co-living House

234 E 27th St #1, Los Angeles, CA 90011

3 beds

3 baths

$649

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 7

1447 East 25th Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

1449 E 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central LA house for rent in Los Angeles

Co-living House with gym and recording studio

1449 E 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

1 bed

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Feb 28

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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 $1,910 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Central La?

Average rent prices in South Central La have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does South Central La rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Central La is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $40 less 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 $76,000/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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