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Rental Market Trends in Westchester, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Westchester, CA is $2,390/month.
Rent in Westchester is 44% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,390/month
Average Rent
663 Sq Ft
Average Size
+7.4%
Change / Year
867
Available Apartments
Westchester rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Westchester average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Westchester average $2,390 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Westchester average $3,390 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Westchester average $4,509 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Westchester, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.4%, which averages out to $177 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Westchester, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
100%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Westchester, CA?
Because the average rent in Westchester is $2,390, you’ll want to make about $7,966 per month or $95,592 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 Westchester, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Westchester, 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.
View the Westchester Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Playa del Rey
Avg Rent: $2,471/month
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El Segundo
Avg Rent: $2,229/month
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Lennox
Avg Rent: $1,483/month
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Marina del Rey
Avg Rent: $3,644/month
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Inglewood
Avg Rent: $1,812/month
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Culver City
Avg Rent: $2,721/month
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View Park-Windsor Hills
Avg Rent: $1,566/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Westchester?
The average rent in Westchester is $2,390 per month, which is 43.5% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Westchester?
Rents in Westchester, CA are increasing, with prices up 7.4% year-over-year and $177 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Westchester?
In Westchester, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.