Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$3,500/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $3,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

146

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Westwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $2,795, whereas a house costs $6,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $2,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

2%

12%

1 bedroom

$2,598

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$4,225

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$6,547

No Change

18%

4 bedroom

$1,607

25%

71%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,598

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,547

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,607

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

71%

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

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

Westwood

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,895
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

649 Gayley Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westwood apartment for rent in Los Angeles

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
519 Landfair Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westwood apartment for rent in Los Angeles

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
832 Hilgard Westwood Hall - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

832 Hilgard Westwood Hall

832 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

4 beds

4 baths

$945–$1,683

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
840 Hilgard Westwood Hall - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

840 Hilgard Westwood Hall

840 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

2 beds

18 baths

$945–$1,683

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Westwood rental market.

How much is rent in Westwood?

The average rent in Westwood is $3,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

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

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Westwood, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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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