Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Van Nuys

$2,197/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Van Nuys is $2,197 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $272 more per month.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Van Nuys

180

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Nuys run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,572

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,850

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,400

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,650

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$7,500

5%

157%

Studio

Average rent

$1,572

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

157%

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$2,197
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,896
increased by50%

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

5d+ ago

Van Nuys condo for rent in Los Angeles

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Condo for rent

Available Aug 10

7524 Sepulveda Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

7524 Sepulveda Blvd

7524 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91405

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,497–$2,197

Apartment for rent

14202 Delano St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Van Nuys apartment for rent in Los Angeles

14202 Delano St #6, Los Angeles, CA 91401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

5739 Halbrent Ave #28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Van Nuys apartment for rent in Los Angeles

Modern 2BR Apartment with Gated Parking & In-Unit A/C

5739 Halbrent Ave #28, Los Angeles, CA 91411

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

$1,850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,197 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Van Nuys?

Average rent prices in Van Nuys have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Van Nuys rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Van Nuys is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $272 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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