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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,188/month.
Rent in Los Angeles is 32% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,188/month
Average Rent
612 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.2%
Change / Year
30,487
Available Apartments
Los Angeles rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Los Angeles average $1,716 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $2,188 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $3,025 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $4,354 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Los Angeles, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
August 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
52%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles?
Based on current rent prices, South Central LA, Florence-Graham and Willowbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?
Based on current rent prices, Century City, Baldwin Hills and Beverly Grove are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
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Which Los Angeles neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Los Angeles with the most apartments available are Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown and Mid-Wilshire .
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Average Rent
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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 52.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Los Angeles is 134.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,716 - $4,354. You can expect to pay 10.1% more for groceries, 10.9% more for utilities, and 38.7% more for transportation.
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.
View the Los Angeles Area GuideStudio
$1,059/month
$1,685/month
One Bedroom
$1,184/month
$7,221/month
Two Bedroom
$1,773/month
$14,388/month
Three Bedroom
$2,934/month
$20,746/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Los Angeles?
The average rent in Los Angeles is $2,188 per month, which is 31.6% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Los Angeles?
The average rent for a house in Los Angeles, CA is $7,021 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Los Angeles?
The average rent for a townhome in Los Angeles, CA is $4,128 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Los Angeles?
The average rent for a condo in Los Angeles, CA is $2,945 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Los Angeles?
Rents in Los Angeles, CA are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $4 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles, CA, 52% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.