Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Average rent in
South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA is $2,136. This is +12%, or $236, higher than the national average.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,136

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA is $2,136. This is +12%, or $236, higher than the national average.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

38%
37%
22%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

76%
24%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA have decreased by 16% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA is $2,289. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA costs about $2,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,400. Houses for rent in South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,400

7%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,450

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,634

8%

10%

4 bedroom

$945

14%

42%

Studio

$1,237

4%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,237

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,634

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

42%

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.

Compare rent prices in South Central La, Los Angeles, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in South Central La, Los Angeles, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to East Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, CA.

South Central La

Median rent price$2,136
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,125
increased by12%

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.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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