Violet on Virgil
160 S Virgil Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90004
$1,549 - $3,344
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Silver Lake, CA
What is the average rent in Silver Lake, CA?
$2,179/month
Average Rent
774 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Silver Lake, CA is $2,179 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Silver Lake one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Silver Lake, you can expect to pay about $1,813 per month for a studio, $2,179 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,532 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Silver Lake, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $11 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Silver Lake, CA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Silver Lake, CA?
Because the average rent in Silver Lake is $2,179, you’ll want to make about $7,263 per month or $87,156 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.
How does Silver Lake, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Silver Lake, 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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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.