Last updated on September 22, 2026

Average rent in
West Hollywood, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Hollywood, CA rent slipped 6.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,001/month. Renters are paying $183 less per month on average than last year despite a 2.2% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    West Hollywood rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a limited total rental inventory of 215 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West Hollywood rent for $2,095/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,185/month, with 3-bedrooms at $5,810/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $22,500/month. Apartments make up 78.5% of rentals, with houses at a median of $6,122/month.

Median rent

Median rent in West Hollywood

$3,001/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Hollywood is $3,001 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,101 more per month.

$3.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Hollywood

215

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood, CA

Average rent prices in West Hollywood have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 West Hollywood, CA

Rent prices in West Hollywood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Hollywood is $2,795, whereas a house costs $6,122. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hollywood run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.

Listings

Studio

$2,095

3%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,499

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$4,185

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$5,810

8%

No Change

4 bedroom

$22,500

No Change

196%

Studio

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,185

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,810

Last 30 days

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$22,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

196%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Hollywood and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Hollywood

Median rent price$3,001
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Hollywood, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in West Hollywood, CA

362 N San Vicente Blvd #D - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in West Hollywood

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

1016 N Orange Grove Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Hollywood

$1,900 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In West Hollywood

1016 N Orange Grove Ave #3, West Hollywood, CA 90046

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

1265 N. Harper Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1265 N. Harper Ave

1265 N Harper Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,950–$3,300

Hayworth Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Hayworth Apartments

1127 N Hayworth Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,275–$2,375

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Frequently asked questions for West Hollywood, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Hollywood rental market.

How much is rent in West Hollywood?

The average rent in West Hollywood is $3,001 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Hollywood?

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

How does West Hollywood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Hollywood is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,101 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Hollywood?

To comfortably afford rent in West Hollywood, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Hollywood?

February offers the best rental deals in West Hollywood, with prices running about 6% lower than September's peak rates. November is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while July sees the highest demand.

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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