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Rental Market Trends in East Los Angeles, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in East Los Angeles, CA is $1,348/month.
Rent in East Los Angeles is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,348/month
Average Rent
170 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1%
Change / Year
177
Available Apartments
East Los Angeles rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in East Los Angeles average $687 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in East Los Angeles average $1,348 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in East Los Angeles average $1,454 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in East Los Angeles average or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in East Los Angeles, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $13 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
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Rent Ranges in East Los Angeles, CA
September 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Los Angeles, CA?
Because the average rent in East Los Angeles is $1,348, you’ll want to make about $4,493 per month or $53,916 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.
How does East Los Angeles, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare East 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 East Los Angeles Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Monterey Park
Avg Rent: $1,562/month
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Commerce
Avg Rent: $1,104/month
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Montebello
Avg Rent: $1,779/month
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Maywood
Avg Rent: $1,040/month
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Alhambra
Avg Rent: $1,682/month
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Bell
Avg Rent: $1,287/month
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Bell Gardens
Avg Rent: $1,196/month
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Rosemead
Avg Rent: $1,347/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in East Los Angeles?
The average rent in East Los Angeles is $1,348 per month, which is 19.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in East Los Angeles?
The average rent for a house in East Los Angeles, CA is $3,773 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in East Los Angeles?
The average rent for a townhome in East Los Angeles, CA is $2,867 per month.
Are rents going up or down in East Los Angeles?
Rents in East Los Angeles, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $13 more per month.
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 September 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.