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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 May 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 $1,709 per month for a studio, $2,184 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,021 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,282 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,709/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,184/month
613 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,021/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,282/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,440/month
517 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,409/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,903/month
1,686 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$21,479/month
3,815 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,039/month
756 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,656/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,907/month
1,555 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,682/month
2,212 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,322/month
565 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,501/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,633/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,924/month
1,855 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Los Angeles, CA
Last Updated May 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 Westmont are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Central LA
$1,558/month
347 Sq Ft
Vermont Harbor
$1,656/month
566 Sq Ft
Westmont
$1,822/month
626 Sq Ft
Vernon-Main
$1,863/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Pico-Union
$1,896/month
650 Sq Ft
Canndu/Avalon Gardens
$1,916/month
903 Sq Ft
Bel Air
$1,922/month
407 Sq Ft
Park Mesa Heights
$1,931/month
514 Sq Ft
Central San Fernando Vly
$2,059/month
689 Sq Ft
Harvard Heights
$2,140/month
667 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
$4,954/month
833 Sq Ft
Baldwin Hills
$4,168/month
742 Sq Ft
Beverly Grove
$3,304/month
726 Sq Ft
Arts District
$3,182/month
809 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,181/month
709 Sq Ft
Del Rey
$3,025/month
726 Sq Ft
Financial District
$3,000/month
765 Sq Ft
South Park
$2,993/month
742 Sq Ft
Westwood
$2,987/month
653 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$2,982/month
870 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
$2,854/month
751 Sq Ft
Greater Culver City
$3,181/month
709 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$2,384/month
694 Sq Ft
Mid-Wilshire
$2,935/month
715 Sq Ft
South Park
$2,993/month
742 Sq Ft
Southeast Los Angeles
$2,407/month
682 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,493/month
714 Sq Ft
Northeast Los Angeles
$2,665/month
668 Sq Ft
East Hollywood
$2,407/month
636 Sq Ft
Financial District
$3,000/month
765 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 - $4,282. 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

32,340 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
$1,685/month
One Bedroom
$1,188/month
$6,880/month
Two Bedroom
$1,805/month
$13,637/month
Three Bedroom
$3,022/month
$19,846/month
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Apartment communities in Los Angeles we think you'll love

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$2,495 - $4,795

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Park East

Park East

200 Mesnager St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

$2,217 - $4,511 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Archer Hollywood

Archer Hollywood

1718 N Las Palmas Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90028

$2,095 - $4,000

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The Q Playa

The Q Playa

5901-5921 Center Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90045

$2,972 - $5,416

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Moss & Company
  • 147

    Communities

  • 10,026

    Units

  • 37

    Cities

128 Communities in Los Angeles
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,496

    Communities

  • 961,606

    Units

  • 893

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 1,447

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

61 Communities in Los Angeles
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 116

    Communities

  • 3,755

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

53 Communities in Los Angeles
Property Management Associates
Property Management Associates
  • 67

    Communities

  • 3,371

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

52 Communities in Los Angeles
Winstar  Properties
Winstar Properties
  • 41

    Communities

  • 1,735

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

35 Communities in Los Angeles
LBPM
LBPM
  • 35

    Communities

  • 1,297

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 785

    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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