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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,181/month

Average Rent

610 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,181 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $1,706 per month for a studio, $2,181 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,008 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,324 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,706/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,181/month
610 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,008/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,324/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,586/month
625 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,463/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,919/month
1,645 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$19,444/month
3,573 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,950/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,463/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,017/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,314/month
1,786 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,260/month
633 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,540/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,811/month
1,507 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,127/month
1,919 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% 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, South Central LA and Lincoln are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Exposition Park West
$1,386/month
273 Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,608/month
463 Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,609/month
312 Sq Ft
Ellendale Place
$1,707/month
513 Sq Ft
Willowbrook
$1,790/month
601 Sq Ft
Westmont
$1,792/month
595 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,860/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$1,869/month
728 Sq Ft
N University Park Dist
$1,885/month
604 Sq Ft
Canoga Estates
$1,885/month
690 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
$5,639/month
845 Sq Ft
Mabery Heights
$4,022/month
663 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$3,883/month
766 Sq Ft
Culver Gardens
$3,725/month
746 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,706/month
831 Sq Ft
Tehrangeles
$3,673/month
692 Sq Ft
Venice Canals
$3,651/month
782 Sq Ft
Ocean Park Heights
$3,611/month
689 Sq Ft
Culver-West
$3,585/month
758 Sq Ft
Clemson Corbett
$3,570/month
746 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
$3,030/month
755 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,350/month
761 Sq Ft
Del Valle Finance
$3,100/month
747 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,841/month
738 Sq Ft
South Park
$3,154/month
743 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,480/month
728 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,716/month
708 Sq Ft
Foy
$3,066/month
761 Sq Ft
Northeast Los Angeles
$2,791/month
673 Sq Ft
Sanford
$2,553/month
742 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 $2,181, you’ll want to make about $7,270 per month or $87,240 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 $1,706 - $4,324. You can expect to pay 9.2% more for groceries, 7.3% more for utilities, and 36.9% more for transportation.

City

Los Angeles, CA

33,049 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
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$1,670/month
One Bedroom
-
$7,169/month
Two Bedroom
-
$13,704/month
Three Bedroom
-
$19,599/month
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200 Mesnager St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

$2,135 - $4,284

Studio - 2 Beds

The Q Playa

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5901-5921 Center Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90045

$2,891 - $5,756

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$2,695 - $3,550

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Property Management Companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Moss & Company
  • 132

    Communities

  • 9,414

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

115 Communities in Los Angeles
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Greystar
  • 3,397

    Communities

  • 943,110

    Units

  • 867

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 1,368

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

56 Communities in Los Angeles
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 103

    Communities

  • 3,161

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

44 Communities in Los Angeles
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Property Management Associates
  • 52

    Communities

  • 2,871

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

41 Communities in Los Angeles
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Statewide Enterprises
  • 36

    Communities

  • 1,584

    Units

  • 6

    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
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Lido Equities Management Group, Inc.
  • 32

    Communities

  • 797

    Units

  • 5

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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