Average Rent in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Rents

Downtown Los Angeles rentals average $2,098 for a studio rental to $39,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,026, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $74 (3.25%) year-over-year from $2,276 to $2,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.17%) year-over-year from $2,902 to $2,898. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $356 (-8.69%) year-over-year from $4,102 to $3,746. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,553 (53.05%) year-over-year from $6,697 to $10,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $465 (-15.05%) year-over-year from $3,090 to $2,625. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.04% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 90.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.55	$2,350	$2,276 (3.25%)	$2,367 (-0.70%)
1 BR	$3.38	$2,898	$2,902 (-0.17%)	$2,401 (20.66%)
2 BR	$3.25	$3,746	$4,102 (-8.69%)	$3,481 (7.61%)
3 BR	$4.74	$10,250	$6,697 (53.05%)	$11,003 (-6.85%)
4+ BR	$3.25	$2,625	$3,090 (-15.05%)	$3,127 (-16.04%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 23 cities nearby Downtown Los Angeles. The average rent in Downtown Los Angeles is currently $4,267 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,848, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $30,250 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 4.65% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.51% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are about 11.25% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 58.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Long Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,475	$3,200	$2,848
Inglewood, CA	$1,648	$2,148	$2,750	$2,873
Glendale, CA	$2,509	$2,488	$3,149	$3,050
Burbank, CA	N/A	$3,247	$3,500	$3,800
Torrance, CA	$1,748	$2,095	$3,400	$3,850
Santa Monica, CA	$3,292	$3,200	$4,350	$3,995
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,995	$3,300	$3,848	$4,098
Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,750	$3,795	$4,267
West Hollywood, CA	$2,778	$3,398	$5,695	$5,025
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,195	$3,900	$6,498	$7,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 31 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Historic Cultural, and Downtown Long Beach. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 31 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is currently around $4,500 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Los Angeles's average rent, which is only $3,026. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Wilshire Center - Koreatown has the most affordable average rent at $2,800 per month. Whereas, at $22,000 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Los Angeles. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,971	$2,582	$3,461	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,332	$2,500	$3,465	$2,823
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$2,566	$2,830	$3,694	$2,838
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,800	$2,610	$3,170
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,973	$2,613	$3,600	$3,198
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,295	$3,150	$3,400
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,601	$3,473	$3,593
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,602	$2,860	$3,745	$3,614
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,381	$2,999	$3,953	$3,800
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,995	$3,695	$3,850
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,195	$3,295	$3,798	$3,990
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,595	$3,661	$4,950	$4,000
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,495	$3,650	$4,148
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,795	$4,400
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$1,950	$3,600	$4,500
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,560	$5,210	$4,500
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$3,950	$4,420	$4,500
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,073	$2,773	$4,550
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,595	$3,248	$4,439	$4,960
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,648	$2,900	$4,575	$5,098
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,645	$3,148	$4,673	$5,500
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,332	$3,050	$5,700
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$3,013	$4,298	$5,950	$6,014
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$2,498	$3,198	$6,950
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,073	$2,795	$4,519	$7,500
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,743	$2,175	$3,035	$7,925
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,923	$3,200	$5,595	$8,373
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,775	$3,850	$8,625
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,325	$3,084	$9,900
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$5,598	$8,995	$22,000

Top Counties Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 31 counties located by Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Some of these counties include Los Angeles, CA, Ventura, CA, and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,175. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. It's average rent per month is $4,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 14.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 7.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 12.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,657	$3,600	$4,000
Ventura, CA	$2,475	$2,535	$3,200	$4,175
Orange, CA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,750	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Los Angeles

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,609.

The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90036, Los Angeles, CA	$2,830	$3,195	$4,443	$4,917
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$3,310	$2,948	$4,629	$3,950
91604, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,650	$3,850	$9,500
90024, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$3,950	$4,243	$4,300
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$3,148	$5,143	$5,550
91367, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,300	$3,050	$3,931

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Los Angeles Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,026. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,098 and an average price per square feet of $3.55. There are a total of 32 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Los Angeles.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,880 and an average price per square feet of $3.38. There are a total of 125 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Los Angeles.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,107 and an average price per square feet of $3.25. There are a total of 80 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Los Angeles.

How have rent prices in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.53% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is around $2,421/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.