Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Los Angeles, CA Rents

Los Angeles rentals average $2,080 for a studio rental to $13,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $210 (13.30%) year-over-year from $1,582 to $1,792. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (5.81%) year-over-year from $2,297 to $2,430. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $779 (-24.68%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $2,379. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $467 (10.41%) year-over-year from $4,483 to $4,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,867 (88.44%) year-over-year from $6,633 to $12,500. 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 2.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 28.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.17	$1,792	$1,582 (13.30%)	$2,003 (-10.52%)
1 BR	$3.68	$2,430	$2,297 (5.81%)	$2,516 (-3.42%)
2 BR	$3.36	$2,379	$3,158 (-24.68%)	$3,240 (-26.57%)
3 BR	$3.33	$4,950	$4,483 (10.41%)	$4,498 (10.04%)
4+ BR	$3.96	$12,500	$6,633 (88.44%)	$6,250 (100.00%)

Historical Rents in Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Los Angeles. The average rent in Los Angeles is currently $4,618 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Santa Clarita, CA, with an average rent of $2,918, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Los Angeles, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $35,000 per month.

Let's compare Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Los Angeles, CA is 5.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.20% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA are about 4.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Los Angeles, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,455	$2,903	$2,918
Inglewood, CA	$1,800	$2,175	$2,900	$2,973
Glendale, CA	$2,137	$2,400	$3,072	$3,036
Burbank, CA	$2,050	$2,354	$3,395	$3,450
Santa Monica, CA	$3,260	$3,399	$4,198	$4,050
Torrance, CA	$1,850	$2,200	$3,273	$4,250
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,475	$3,250	$4,000	$4,388
West Hollywood, CA	$3,033	$3,250	$6,000	$4,848
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,545	$3,900	$6,050	$7,825
Malibu, CA	N/A	$6,250	$6,935	$35,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Los Angeles

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, CA is currently around $4,500 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Los Angeles's average rent, which is only $4,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, Wilshire Center - Koreatown has the most affordable average rent at $2,793 per month. Whereas, at $24,948 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Los Angeles. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$2,019	$2,541	$3,800	$2,793
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,798	$2,250	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,351	$2,615	$3,425	$2,804
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,798	$2,450	$3,477	$2,895
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$2,900	$4,750	$3,300
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,294	$2,509	$3,460	$3,688
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,287	$2,978	$3,821	$3,800
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,595	$3,790	$3,895
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,599	$3,136	$3,695	$3,973
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$3,237	$3,212	$4,900	$4,050
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$2,495	$3,564	$4,112
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	N/A	$3,397	$5,925	$4,250
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,369	$4,295	$4,323
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,550	$4,450
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,498	$3,500	$4,500
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,395	$3,800	$4,500	$4,500
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,300	N/A	$4,595
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,025	$3,295	$4,417	$4,975
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,350	$2,500	$4,595	$5,095
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,200	$3,247	$5,350
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,498	$3,973	$5,525	$5,900
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$2,022	$2,250	$3,500	$5,995
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	N/A	$6,000
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,345	$3,148	$4,395	$6,373
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,575	$4,680	$6,750
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,861	$2,600	$4,202	$6,950
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,893	$2,100	$3,198	$7,900
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,300	$3,800	$9,000
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,423	$2,952	$9,250
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,098	$5,000	$9,998	$24,948

Top Counties Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 31 counties located by 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 $4,200. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. 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 $5,300, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Los Angeles, CA is 8.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Los Angeles, CA is 1.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA is 5.28% 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	$2,100	$2,600	$3,500	$4,000
Ventura, CA	$2,250	$2,400	$3,100	$4,200
Orange, CA	$2,350	$2,700	$3,750	$5,300

Top Zipcodes Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,849.

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,345	$3,148	$4,695	$5,995
90036, Los Angeles, CA	$1,649	$3,047	$4,546	$5,198
90024, Los Angeles, CA	$2,448	$3,800	$4,450	$4,500
91367, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,254	$3,250	$4,400
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$3,195	$2,470	$3,945	$3,850
91604, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,300	$3,800	$9,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Los Angeles Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Los Angeles, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Los Angeles, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,080 and an average price per square feet of $4.17. There are a total of 290 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $3.68. There are a total of 1,027 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Los Angeles.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,695 and an average price per square feet of $3.36. There are a total of 1,334 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Los Angeles.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Los Angeles, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Los Angeles, CA is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.