Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Westlake

$1,547/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westlake is $1,547 per month as of May 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $401 less per month.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westlake

77

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westlake rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Westlake have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Westlake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westlake is $1,572, whereas a house costs $4,217. 1-bedroom apartments in Westlake run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,552.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,500

6%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,200

9%

50%

4 bedroom

$4,217

23%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,217

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Westlake and Boyle Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westlake

Median rent price$1,547
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,035
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westlake, Los Angeles, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

Andalucia Heights - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Andalucia Heights

458 Hartford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$596–$2,325

Apartment for rent

7223 Willoughby, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

7223 Willoughby, LLC

739 Garland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Studio

0 baths

$625–$750

Apartment for rent

BU2 - 625 Burlington Apts - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

12h ago

8.6

Very good

BU2 - 625 Burlington Apts

625 S Burlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Studio

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

The Charleston Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

The Charleston Apartments

729 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Westlake rental market.

How much is rent in Westlake?

The average rent in Westlake is $1,547 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westlake?

Average rent prices in Westlake have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Westlake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westlake is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $401 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westlake?

To comfortably afford rent in Westlake, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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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