Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$3,699/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $3,699 per month as of September 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,799 more per month.

$4.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

150

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,887, whereas a house costs $7,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$2,750

7%

10%

2 bedroom

$4,200

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$6,995

8%

13%

4 bedroom

$1,622

28%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,622

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

26%

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$3,699
increased by95%

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 28% higher than the median rent in Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

832 Hilgard Westwood Hall - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

832 Hilgard Westwood Hall

832 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

4 beds

4 baths

$945–$1,495

840 Hilgard Westwood Hall - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

840 Hilgard Westwood Hall

840 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

2 beds

18 baths

$945–$1,683

433 Midvale - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

433 Midvale

433 Midvale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

5 beds

2 baths

$1,105–$1,450

A 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment with common areas and a fully functional kitchen at 1740 Kelton Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

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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 $3,699 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

Average rent prices in Westwood have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,799 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 $148,000/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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