Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Van Nuys

$2,195/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Van Nuys is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Van Nuys

160

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Van Nuys rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Van Nuys have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Van Nuys vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Van Nuys is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Nuys run $1,829 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,816

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,445

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,700

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,990

6%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,816

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,445

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,990

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Van Nuys and Mid City West by all bedroom counts and property types.

Van Nuys

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA

14836 Archwood St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Van Nuys condo for rent in Los Angeles

: Cozy Private Room in Van Nuys

14836 Archwood St #14, Los Angeles, CA 91405

1 bed

1 bath

$900

6310 Sylmar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

6310 Sylmar Ave

6310 Sylmar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91401

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,548–$2,304

6860-6870 Hazeltine Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

6860-6870 Hazeltine Avenue

6860 Hazeltine Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91405

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,095

Price drop

Saticoy Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Saticoy Gardens

14955 Saticoy St, Los Angeles, CA 91405

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,957–$2,661

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Frequently asked questions for Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Van Nuys rental market.

How much is rent in Van Nuys?

The average rent in Van Nuys is $2,195 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Van Nuys?

Average rent prices in Van Nuys have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Van Nuys rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Van Nuys is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Van Nuys?

To comfortably afford rent in Van Nuys, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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