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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,164/month

Average Rent

611 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,164 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/month, making Los Angeles one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Los Angeles, you can expect to pay about $1,692 per month for a studio, $2,164 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,985 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,274 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,692/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,164/month
611 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,985/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,274/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,501/month
557 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,455/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,589/month
1,657 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$19,219/month
3,507 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,043/month
786 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,582/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,996/month
1,509 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,810/month
2,044 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,312/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,831/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,634/month
1,519 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,690/month
1,793 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Los Angeles, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $10 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Based on current rent prices, Lincoln, Exposition Park West and South Central LA are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,418/month
221 Sq Ft
Exposition Park West
$1,438/month
230 Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,640/month
438 Sq Ft
Willowbrook
$1,714/month
492 Sq Ft
Westmont
$1,768/month
555 Sq Ft
West Adams Terrace
$1,816/month
481 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,853/month
584 Sq Ft
Canoga Estates
$1,857/month
686 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$1,897/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$1,925/month
633 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Based on current rent prices, Century City, Baldwin Hills and Bel Air are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$4,963/month
864 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$3,613/month
757 Sq Ft
Bel Air
$3,558/month
812 Sq Ft
Tehrangeles
$3,487/month
693 Sq Ft
Venice Canals
$3,439/month
791 Sq Ft
Del Mar
$3,433/month
665 Sq Ft
Westlake South
$3,395/month
793 Sq Ft
Venice Beach
$3,389/month
775 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,388/month
835 Sq Ft
Clemson Corbett
$3,341/month
743 Sq Ft

Which Los Angeles neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Los Angeles with the most apartments available are Downtown Los Angeles, Greater Culver City and Koreatown .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Los Angeles
$2,923/month
758 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,289/month
773 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,358/month
692 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,882/month
758 Sq Ft
Sanford
$2,417/month
714 Sq Ft
South Park
$3,097/month
742 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,538/month
706 Sq Ft
Foy
$3,049/month
763 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,473/month
711 Sq Ft
East Hollywood
$2,349/month
613 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Los Angeles, CA?

Because the average rent in Los Angeles is $2,164, you’ll want to make about $7,213 per month or $86,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 49.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Los Angeles is 133.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,692 - $4,274. You can expect to pay 8.4% more for groceries, 8.0% more for utilities, and 34.6% more for transportation.

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Los Angeles, CA

33,170 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Los Angeles, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Los Angeles, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Lincoln

Los Angeles, CA

Century City

Los Angeles, CA

Studio
-
$1,666/month
One Bedroom
-
$7,057/month
Two Bedroom
-
$13,462/month
Three Bedroom
-
$19,332/month
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Apartment communities in Los Angeles we think you'll love

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Venue Residences

3688 Overland Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90034

$2,495 - $6,750

Studio - 2 Beds

Park East

Park East

200 Mesnager St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

$2,155 - $4,179

Studio - 2 Beds

Archer Hollywood

Archer Hollywood

1718 N Las Palmas Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90028

$1,795 - $3,795

Studio - 2 Beds

The Q Playa

The Q Playa

5901-5921 Center Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90045

$3,550 - $7,204

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Moss & Company
  • 140

    Communities

  • 9,924

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

123 Communities in Los Angeles
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Greystar
  • 3,444

    Communities

  • 948,798

    Units

  • 882

    Cities

95 Communities in Los Angeles
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
  • 59

    Communities

  • 1,276

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

56 Communities in Los Angeles
Property Management Associates
Property Management Associates
  • 69

    Communities

  • 3,444

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

54 Communities in Los Angeles
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Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 119

    Communities

  • 3,757

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

52 Communities in Los Angeles
Lido Equities Management Group, Inc.
Lido Equities Management Group, Inc.
  • 32

    Communities

  • 787

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

29 Communities in Los Angeles
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  • 35

    Communities

  • 4,292

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

28 Communities in Los Angeles
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    Communities

  • 827

    Units

  • 12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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