Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Los Angeles, CA Rents

Los Angeles rentals average $2,124 for a studio rental to $11,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,923, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $268 (16.97%) year-over-year from $1,582 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $678 (29.54%) year-over-year from $2,297 to $2,975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $533 (16.87%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $3,691. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $512 (11.41%) year-over-year from $4,483 to $4,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,367 (80.90%) year-over-year from $6,633 to $12,000. 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 8.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.13	$1,850	$1,582 (16.97%)	$2,003 (-7.62%)
1 BR	$3.60	$2,975	$2,297 (29.54%)	$2,516 (18.24%)
2 BR	$2.98	$3,691	$3,158 (16.87%)	$3,240 (13.92%)
3 BR	$2.81	$4,995	$4,483 (11.41%)	$4,498 (11.04%)
4+ BR	$4.03	$12,000	$6,633 (80.90%)	$6,250 (92.00%)

Historical Rents in Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Los Angeles

Let's compare Los Angeles, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, CA is currently around $2,453 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles, Wilshire Center - Koreatown has the most affordable average rent at $2,453 per month. Whereas, at $2,453 average rent per month, Wilshire Center - Koreatown 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	$1,988	$2,395	$3,190	$2,453

Top Counties Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 1 counties located by Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. It's average rent per month is $2,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Los Angeles, CA is 6.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Los Angeles, CA is 5.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA is 0.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$2,160	$2,462	$3,118	$2,900
Orange, CA	$2,377	$2,644	$3,148	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near Los Angeles

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $2,923. 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 $2,124 and an average price per square feet of $4.13. There are a total of 53 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 $2,430 and an average price per square feet of $3.60. There are a total of 108 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 $3,163 and an average price per square feet of $2.98. There are a total of 110 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 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Los Angeles, CA is around $2,338/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.