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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,170/month

Average Rent

611 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,170 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $1,691 per month for a studio, $2,170 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,991 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,282 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,691/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,170/month
611 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,991/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,282/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,614/month
593 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,398/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,737/month
1,616 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$18,929/month
3,503 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,931/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,477/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,043/month
1,470 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,377/month
1,782 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,380/month
635 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,506/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,614/month
1,502 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,720/month
1,787 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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, 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
$1,405/month
224 Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,466/month
265 Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,654/month
476 Sq Ft
Willowbrook
$1,724/month
619 Sq Ft
Westmont
$1,747/month
579 Sq Ft
Pico-Union
$1,782/month
628 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,783/month
754 Sq Ft
Ellendale Place
$1,836/month
598 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$1,879/month
1,027 Sq Ft
West Adams Terrace
$1,913/month
597 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$6,378/month
905 Sq Ft
Mabery Heights
$3,922/month
687 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$3,770/month
760 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,694/month
838 Sq Ft
Culver-West
$3,662/month
840 Sq Ft
Culver Gardens
$3,660/month
728 Sq Ft
Tehrangeles
$3,612/month
689 Sq Ft
Ocean Park Heights
$3,574/month
687 Sq Ft
Bel Air
$3,555/month
765 Sq Ft
South Mar Vista
$3,507/month
742 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
$2,991/month
755 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,336/month
751 Sq Ft
Del Valle Finance
$3,084/month
749 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,835/month
734 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,409/month
696 Sq Ft
South Park
$3,132/month
741 Sq Ft
Sanford
$2,475/month
710 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,662/month
723 Sq Ft
Foy
$3,061/month
762 Sq Ft
Northeast Los Angeles
$2,751/month
675 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 $2,170, you’ll want to make about $7,233 per month or $86,796 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 133.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,691 - $4,282. You can expect to pay 8.5% more for groceries, 5.8% more for utilities, and 35.6% more for transportation.

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Los Angeles, CA

32,847 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

Exposition Park West

Los Angeles, CA

Century City

Los Angeles, CA

Studio
-
$1,666/month
One Bedroom
-
$7,190/month
Two Bedroom
-
$13,754/month
Three Bedroom
-
$19,724/month
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Apartment communities in Los Angeles we think you'll love

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3688 Overland Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90034

$2,795 - $5,150

Studio - 2 Beds

The Q Playa

The Q Playa

5901-5921 Center Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90045

$2,682 - $7,265

Studio - 3 Beds

Ferrante

Ferrante

300 N Beaudry Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

$1,949 - $4,449

Studio - 2 Beds

sageLA - Brand New

sageLA - Brand New

200 N Vermont Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90004

$2,395 - $5,165

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Moss & Company
  • 138

    Communities

  • 9,849

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

120 Communities in Los Angeles
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,445

    Communities

  • 950,758

    Units

  • 873

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 1,325

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

55 Communities in Los Angeles
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 99

    Communities

  • 3,267

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

47 Communities in Los Angeles
Property Management Associates
Property Management Associates
  • 52

    Communities

  • 2,861

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

41 Communities in Los Angeles
Statewide Enterprises
Statewide Enterprises
  • 37

    Communities

  • 1,610

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

37 Communities in Los Angeles
Power Property Management
Power Property Management
  • 33

    Communities

  • 999

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 795

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

29 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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