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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,180/month

Average Rent

612 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

Los Angeles, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,180 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Los Angeles one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Los Angeles average $1,710 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $2,180 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $3,015 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $4,300 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,710/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,180/month
612 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,015/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,300/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,520/month
546 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,620/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,047/month
1,728 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$21,722/month
3,863 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,013/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,715/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,030/month
1,567 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,218/month
1,874 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,301/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,587/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,617/month
1,523 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,892/month
1,803 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $11 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Last Updated June 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, South Central LA, Vermont Harbor and Bel Air are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,488/month
352 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,728/month
584 Sq Ft
Bel Air
$1,813/month
380 Sq Ft
Pico-Union
$1,855/month
649 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$2,045/month
888 Sq Ft
Central San Fernando Vly
$2,081/month
690 Sq Ft
Harvard Heights
$2,114/month
635 Sq Ft
Monterey Hills
$2,150/month
630 Sq Ft
Park Mesa Heights
$2,166/month
529 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,180/month
830 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$5,359/month
881 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$4,117/month
718 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,540/month
777 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$3,477/month
829 Sq Ft
Beverly Grove
$3,467/month
738 Sq Ft
Echo Park
$3,392/month
687 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,290/month
704 Sq Ft
Del Rey
$3,132/month
751 Sq Ft
Atwater Village
$3,097/month
724 Sq Ft
Thai Town
$3,052/month
735 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 Koreatown .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Los Angeles
$2,843/month
739 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,290/month
704 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,408/month
699 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$3,024/month
731 Sq Ft
South Park
$2,964/month
734 Sq Ft
Northeast Los Angeles
$2,832/month
676 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,499/month
678 Sq Ft
East Hollywood
$2,512/month
655 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,488/month
715 Sq Ft
West Adams
$2,675/month
577 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 $2,180, you’ll want to make about $7,266 per month or $87,192 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 $1,710 - $4,300. 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

31,565 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

South Central LA

Los Angeles, CA

Century City

Los Angeles, CA

Studio
$1,034/month
$1,684/month
One Bedroom
$1,176/month
$7,009/month
Two Bedroom
$1,795/month
$14,058/month
Three Bedroom
$3,030/month
$20,070/month
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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 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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