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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

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

Los Angeles, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,184 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Los Angeles one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Los Angeles average $1,709 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $2,184 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $3,019 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles average $4,340 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,709/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,184/month
613 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,019/month
898 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,340/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,495/month
542 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,514/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,177/month
1,731 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$21,694/month
3,896 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,966/month
672 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,705/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,225/month
1,582 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,230/month
1,756 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,270/month
791 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,827/month
1,125 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,615/month
1,514 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,971/month
1,870 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 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, Florence-Graham and Vermont Harbor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,521/month
380 Sq Ft
Florence-Graham
$1,626/month
752 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,677/month
590 Sq Ft
Bel Air
$1,809/month
373 Sq Ft
Pico-Union
$1,890/month
1,463 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$2,002/month
830 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,066/month
805 Sq Ft
Harvard Heights
$2,080/month
673 Sq Ft
Central San Fernando Vly
$2,089/month
681 Sq Ft
Valley Glen
$2,155/month
719 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$5,319/month
878 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$4,147/month
726 Sq Ft
Beverly Grove
$3,703/month
728 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,584/month
798 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$3,469/month
850 Sq Ft
Hancock Park
$3,358/month
740 Sq Ft
Echo Park
$3,356/month
690 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,329/month
721 Sq Ft
Miracle Mile
$3,286/month
740 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$3,179/month
723 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
$2,831/month
744 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,329/month
721 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,377/month
697 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$3,179/month
723 Sq Ft
Northeast Los Angeles
$2,825/month
671 Sq Ft
East Hollywood
$2,535/month
653 Sq Ft
South Park
$2,987/month
738 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,438/month
681 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,479/month
735 Sq Ft
Miracle Mile
$3,286/month
740 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 $1,709 - $4,340. 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

31,654 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
$1,033/month
$1,684/month
One Bedroom
$1,179/month
$7,079/month
Two Bedroom
$1,796/month
$14,044/month
Three Bedroom
$3,026/month
$20,068/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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