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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,175/month

Average Rent

611 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,175 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $1,704 per month for a studio, $2,175 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,002 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,309 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,704/month
454 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
611 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,002/month
893 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,309/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,593/month
638 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,464/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,660/month
1,659 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$21,011/month
3,750 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,967/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,445/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,835/month
1,447 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,064/month
1,591 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,254/month
634 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,490/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,787/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,963/month
1,738 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
49% Above $2,000/month

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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.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Exposition Park West
$1,258/month
200 Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,478/month
243 Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,550/month
405 Sq Ft
Ellendale Place
$1,766/month
440 Sq Ft
Willowbrook
$1,805/month
461 Sq Ft
Vernon-Main
$1,823/month
805 Sq Ft
Pico-Union
$1,842/month
660 Sq Ft
Park Mesa Heights
$1,844/month
787 Sq Ft
Westminster Square
$1,878/month
643 Sq Ft
Thai Town
$1,918/month
641 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Based on current rent prices, Century City, Carthay Square and Neighbors United are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$4,494/month
796 Sq Ft
Carthay Square
$4,311/month
750 Sq Ft
Neighbors United
$3,908/month
717 Sq Ft
South Carthay
$3,826/month
676 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,819/month
786 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$3,804/month
737 Sq Ft
Wilshire Vista
$3,652/month
745 Sq Ft
Culver-West
$3,644/month
769 Sq Ft
Clemson Corbett
$3,593/month
734 Sq Ft
Culver Gardens
$3,592/month
768 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, Del Valle Finance and South Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Los Angeles
$3,073/month
746 Sq Ft
Del Valle Finance
$3,094/month
727 Sq Ft
South Park
$3,126/month
717 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,956/month
708 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,266/month
725 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,453/month
720 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,963/month
713 Sq Ft
Foy
$3,088/month
764 Sq Ft
Central Hollywood
$2,928/month
748 Sq Ft
Sanford
$2,540/month
731 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 $2,175, you’ll want to make about $7,250 per month or $87,000 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 49.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Los Angeles is 132.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,704 - $4,309. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 7.2% more for utilities, and 36.1% 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?

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Apartment Averages

Exposition Park West

Los Angeles, CA

Century City

Los Angeles, CA

Studio
-
$1,682/month
One Bedroom
-
$6,810/month
Two Bedroom
-
$13,391/month
Three Bedroom
-
$19,180/month
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  • 8,725

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  • 33

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109 Communities in Los Angeles
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  • 3,265

    Communities

  • 907,877

    Units

  • 844

    Cities

95 Communities in Los Angeles
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  • 60

    Communities

  • 1,288

    Units

  • 16

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57 Communities in Los Angeles
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Property Management Associates
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    Communities

  • 2,716

    Units

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  • 802

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    Communities

  • 762

    Units

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    Cities

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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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