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Rental Market Trends in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

$2,172/month

Average Rent

612 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,172 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,705 per month for a studio, $2,172 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,993 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,270 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,705/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,172/month
612 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,993/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,270/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,459/month
599 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,598/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,708/month
1,705 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$19,843/month
3,701 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,047/month
754 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,454/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,155/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,356/month
1,851 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,216/month
617 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,633/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,595/month
1,474 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,869/month
1,905 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 February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Last Updated February 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, Lincoln, Exposition Park West and Willowbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,400/month
269 Sq Ft
Exposition Park West
$1,443/month
278 Sq Ft
Willowbrook
$1,673/month
603 Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,677/month
434 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,769/month
595 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$1,787/month
964 Sq Ft
Ellendale Place
$1,864/month
702 Sq Ft
West Adams Terrace
$1,865/month
516 Sq Ft
Westmont
$1,897/month
630 Sq Ft
Normandie Place
$1,916/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century City
$4,606/month
827 Sq Ft
Holmby Hills
$4,171/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$3,517/month
736 Sq Ft
Venice Canals
$3,396/month
786 Sq Ft
Tehrangeles
$3,394/month
682 Sq Ft
Venice Beach
$3,381/month
751 Sq Ft
Westlake South
$3,319/month
793 Sq Ft
Clemson Corbett
$3,273/month
728 Sq Ft
Hancock Park
$3,262/month
830 Sq Ft
Del Mar
$3,256/month
655 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
$2,942/month
756 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,248/month
720 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,852/month
731 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,376/month
730 Sq Ft
Sanford
$2,426/month
745 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,413/month
691 Sq Ft
South Park
$3,144/month
742 Sq Ft
Foy
$3,128/month
774 Sq Ft
East Hollywood
$2,354/month
605 Sq Ft
Northeast Los Angeles
$2,655/month
666 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 $2,172, you’ll want to make about $7,240 per month or $86,880 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 $1,705 - $4,270. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 8.9% more for utilities, and 37.9% 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?

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

Lincoln

Los Angeles, CA

Century City

Los Angeles, CA

Studio
-
$1,667/month
One Bedroom
-
$6,843/month
Two Bedroom
-
$14,266/month
Three Bedroom
-
$20,541/month
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Apartment communities in Los Angeles we think you'll love

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200 Mesnager St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

$2,456 - $4,692 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

The Q Playa

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5901-5921 Center Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90045

$2,720 - $7,821

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Ferrante

Ferrante

300 N Beaudry Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

$2,099 - $4,539

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Moss & Company
  • 137

    Communities

  • 9,806

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

120 Communities in Los Angeles
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,469

    Communities

  • 953,823

    Units

  • 895

    Cities

102 Communities in Los Angeles
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 140

    Communities

  • 4,241

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 1,406

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

60 Communities in Los Angeles
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Property Management Associates
  • 70

    Communities

  • 3,436

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

55 Communities in Los Angeles
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SD Property Management
  • 29

    Communities

  • 925

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 787

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

29 Communities in Los Angeles
The Beaumont Co.
The Beaumont Co.
  • 28

    Communities

  • 898

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

26 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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