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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,188/month

Average Rent

610 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,188 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $1,708 per month for a studio, $2,188 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,016 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,336 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,708/month
454 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,188/month
610 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,016/month
898 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,336/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,512/month
559 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,362/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,729/month
1,691 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$20,103/month
3,728 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,766/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,209/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,973/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,396/month
1,679 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,299/month
657 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,569/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,833/month
1,539 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,940/month
1,794 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $12 more 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, Exposition Park West, Lincoln and South Central LA are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Exposition Park West
$1,330/month
291 Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,579/month
250 Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,630/month
460 Sq Ft
Willowbrook
$1,773/month
524 Sq Ft
Ellendale Place
$1,781/month
484 Sq Ft
Westmont
$1,786/month
615 Sq Ft
Pico-Union
$1,822/month
779 Sq Ft
Vernon-Main
$1,840/month
712 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$1,849/month
795 Sq Ft
Florence-Graham
$1,873/month
1,075 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Based on current rent prices, Century City, Culver Gardens and Culver-West are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$4,957/month
801 Sq Ft
Culver Gardens
$4,263/month
781 Sq Ft
Culver-West
$3,975/month
764 Sq Ft
Cielo Vista Terrace
$3,937/month
909 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,921/month
809 Sq Ft
Tehrangeles
$3,851/month
713 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$3,804/month
760 Sq Ft
Clemson Corbett
$3,770/month
761 Sq Ft
Mabery Heights
$3,761/month
643 Sq Ft
Ocean Park Heights
$3,630/month
692 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 Del Valle Finance .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Los Angeles
$3,081/month
762 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,399/month
724 Sq Ft
Del Valle Finance
$3,165/month
757 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,893/month
751 Sq Ft
South Park
$3,200/month
739 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,459/month
754 Sq Ft
Sanford
$2,520/month
727 Sq Ft
Foy
$3,112/month
771 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,864/month
710 Sq Ft
Central Hollywood
$2,901/month
746 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 $2,188, you’ll want to make about $7,293 per month or $87,516 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 49.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Los Angeles is 132.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,708 - $4,336. You can expect to pay 9.2% more for groceries, 7.3% more for utilities, and 36.9% more for transportation.

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Los Angeles, CA

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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

Exposition Park West

Los Angeles, CA

Century City

Los Angeles, CA

Studio
-
$1,683/month
One Bedroom
-
$7,056/month
Two Bedroom
-
$13,607/month
Three Bedroom
-
$19,486/month
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Apartment communities in Los Angeles we think you'll love

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Studio - 2 Beds | $2,995 - $6,995

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Living at Santa Monica

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Santa Monica, CA 90401

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,542 - $4,938

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200 Mesnager St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,098 - $4,284

Property Management Companies in Los Angeles, CA

Moss & Company
Moss & Company
  • 133

    Communities

  • 9,496

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

117 Communities in Los Angeles
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,279

    Communities

  • 912,225

    Units

  • 851

    Cities

96 Communities in Los Angeles
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
  • 60

    Communities

  • 1,316

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

57 Communities in Los Angeles
Property Management Associates
Property Management Associates
  • 50

    Communities

  • 2,816

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

39 Communities in Los Angeles
Power Property Management
Power Property Management
  • 40

    Communities

  • 1,202

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

36 Communities in Los Angeles
Malin Asset Management Inc
Malin Asset Management Inc
  • 36

    Communities

  • 862

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

35 Communities in Los Angeles
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 78

    Communities

  • 2,112

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

33 Communities in Los Angeles
Statewide Enterprises
Statewide Enterprises
  • 33

    Communities

  • 1,508

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

33 Communities in Los Angeles

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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