Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 9, 2026
Average rent in
South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Central La
$2,041/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in South Central La is $2,041 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $116 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Central La
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,722. 1-bedroom apartments in South Central La run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,390.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 |  1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,390 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,792 | 2% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,204 | 4% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Alameda | $2,435 | |
East Los Angeles | $1,895 | |
Mid City | $2,606 | |
Pico | $3,300 | |
Unnc | $2,100 | |
Voices Of 90037 | $2,145 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,289 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 8% | - | |
Houses | $2,722 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,165 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,390
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,792
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,204
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
34%
East Los Angeles
Average rent
$1,895
Central Alameda
Average rent
$2,435
Mid City
Average rent
$2,606
Pico
Average rent
$3,300
Unnc
Average rent
$2,100
Voices Of 90037
Average rent
$2,145
Apartments
Average rent
$2,289
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,722
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,165
Last 30 days
4%
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
6%higher than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Central La, Los Angeles, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA.
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Discover rentals in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
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
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
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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
House for rent
Available Feb 28
1d ago
2811 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
211 E 24th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
1554 E 21st St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
212 East 24th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011
4 beds
3 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
South Central LA apartment for rent in Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
4h ago
423 E 31st St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
3–4 beds
3–4 baths
$2,888–$3,387
Apartment for rent
2d ago
440 E 27th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Feb 19
21h ago
225 W 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,445
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1554 E 21st St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2600 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,390
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1010 E 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,041–$2,289
Apartment for rent
3d ago
212 East 24th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011
4 beds
3 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
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
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
House for rent
Available Jan 8
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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 $2,041 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Central La?
Average rent prices in South Central La have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does South Central La rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Central La is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $116 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 $82,000/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).