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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,184/month

Average Rent

613 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,184 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,711 per month for a studio, $2,184 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,023 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,266 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,711/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,184/month
613 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,023/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,266/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,469/month
526 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,454/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,914/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$21,411/month
3,822 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,054/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,605/month
1,168 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,106/month
1,593 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,570/month
2,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,189/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,621/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,587/month
1,531 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,966/month
1,861 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $6 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
51% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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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
$1,415/month
274 Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,539/month
522 Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,589/month
355 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,651/month
580 Sq Ft
Willowbrook
$1,746/month
587 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$1,868/month
852 Sq Ft
Westminster Square
$1,891/month
665 Sq Ft
Dayton Heights
$1,893/month
490 Sq Ft
Windsor Square
$1,911/month
467 Sq Ft
Park Mesa Heights
$1,921/month
534 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$4,663/month
820 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$4,117/month
729 Sq Ft
Clemson Corbett
$3,678/month
709 Sq Ft
Venice Canals
$3,482/month
834 Sq Ft
Tehrangeles
$3,384/month
674 Sq Ft
Westwood
$3,246/month
707 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,210/month
711 Sq Ft
Little Ethiopia
$3,200/month
654 Sq Ft
Beverly Grove
$3,173/month
722 Sq Ft
Carthay Square
$3,167/month
653 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 Mid-Wilshire .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Los Angeles
$2,862/month
750 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,210/month
711 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,926/month
718 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,374/month
694 Sq Ft
Sanford
$2,424/month
715 Sq Ft
South Park
$3,038/month
747 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,512/month
706 Sq Ft
Northeast Los Angeles
$2,675/month
668 Sq Ft
Foy
$2,995/month
765 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,359/month
674 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 $2,184, you’ll want to make about $7,280 per month or $87,360 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 52.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Los Angeles is 135.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,711 - $4,266. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 8.9% more for utilities, and 37.9% more for transportation.

City

Los Angeles, CA

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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
-
$1,685/month
One Bedroom
-
$6,890/month
Two Bedroom
-
$13,652/month
Three Bedroom
-
$19,838/month
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$2,195 - $4,510 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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200 N Vermont Ave,
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$2,203 - $4,850

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Archer Hollywood

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Los Angeles, CA 90028

$2,095 - $3,650

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Property Management Companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Moss & Company
  • 141

    Communities

  • 9,779

    Units

  • 37

    Cities

122 Communities in Los Angeles
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,488

    Communities

  • 959,885

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

102 Communities in Los Angeles
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 128

    Communities

  • 3,881

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

63 Communities in Los Angeles
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
  • 64

    Communities

  • 1,448

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

62 Communities in Los Angeles
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Property Management Associates
  • 69

    Communities

  • 3,397

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

54 Communities in Los Angeles
LBPM
LBPM
  • 35

    Communities

  • 1,290

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

34 Communities in Los Angeles
Winstar  Properties
Winstar Properties
  • 36

    Communities

  • 1,535

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 787

    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 February 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.

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