Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA

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Current Versus Historical Los Angeles, CA Rents

Los Angeles rentals average $2,195 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 January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $282 (17.38%) year-over-year from $1,623 to $1,905. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (16.70%) year-over-year from $2,395 to $2,795. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $627 (19.14%) year-over-year from $3,273 to $3,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $867 (18.73%) year-over-year from $4,632 to $5,499. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,633 (119.90%) year-over-year from $6,367 to $14,000. 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 6.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 33.79% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.34 $1,905 $1,623 (17.38%) $1,656 (15.07%)
1 BR $3.74 $2,795 $2,395 (16.70%) $2,282 (22.50%)
2 BR $3.38 $3,900 $3,273 (19.14%) $3,111 (25.38%)
3 BR $3.33 $5,499 $4,632 (18.73%) $4,330 (27.00%)
4+ BR $4.02 $14,000 $6,367 (119.90%) $6,598 (112.17%)

Historical Rents in Los Angeles, CA

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Top Cities Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 21 cities nearby Los Angeles. The average rent in Los Angeles is currently $4,200 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,878, 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 0.23% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.60% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA are about 5.56% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.16% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near Los Angeles, CA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Long Beach, CA $2,200 $2,500 $3,150 $2,878
Santa Clarita, CA N/A $2,455 $2,983 $2,980
Glendale, CA $2,430 $2,498 $3,000 $3,200
Burbank, CA N/A $2,507 $3,395 $3,395
Redondo Beach, CA $2,950 $3,275 $3,472 $3,748
Santa Monica, CA $3,223 $3,198 $4,400 $4,000
Torrance, CA $1,698 $2,173 $3,150 $4,200
West Hollywood, CA $2,764 $3,493 $6,000 $5,000
Beverly Hills, CA $2,450 $3,800 $5,995 $6,500
Malibu, CA $5,948 $6,000 $7,850 $35,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near Los Angeles. Some of these neighborhoods include Historic Cultural, Downtown Long Beach, and Wilshire Center - Koreatown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 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 $4,300 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. 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, Historic Cultural has the most affordable average rent at $2,777 per month. Whereas, at $20,000 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
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA $2,318 $2,615 $3,468 $2,777
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA $2,566 $2,848 $3,647 $2,858
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA $1,987 $2,651 $3,800 $2,913
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA $2,100 $2,898 $4,206 $3,128
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA $2,748 $2,623 $3,725 $3,200
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA N/A $1,800 $2,610 $3,240
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,569 $2,872 $3,745 $3,513
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA $2,195 $2,544 $3,557 $3,636
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA $2,378 $2,999 $3,878 $3,800
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA $2,498 $3,502 $4,950 $3,958
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA $2,195 $2,699 $3,795 $3,990
PICO, Los Angeles, CA $1,950 $2,995 $3,625 $4,200
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA $2,100 $2,395 $3,550 $4,274
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA $2,490 $3,200 $4,323 $4,298
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA $2,025 $2,800 $3,848 $4,300
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA N/A $3,369 $4,500 $4,497
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA $2,200 $1,975 $3,600 $4,648
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA $2,173 $3,191 $4,220 $4,795
Westside, Los Angeles, CA $2,350 $2,898 $4,500 $4,795
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA N/A $3,000 $4,475 $5,045
Venice, Los Angeles, CA $2,785 $3,950 $5,700 $5,500
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA N/A $2,328 $3,026 $5,800
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A N/A $5,150 $6,100
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA $2,073 $2,850 $4,450 $6,925
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA $1,993 $2,150 $3,200 $7,500
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA $2,099 $2,425 $3,395 $7,835
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA N/A $2,500 $3,900 $8,500
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA $1,695 $2,995 $5,595 $8,900
Encino, Los Angeles, CA N/A $2,250 $3,032 $9,475
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA $2,513 $3,613 $9,700 $20,000

Top Counties Near Los Angeles

There are a total of 33 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 $5,000, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Los Angeles, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Los Angeles, CA is 7.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Los Angeles, CA is 2.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA is 6.17% 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 $2,195 $2,650 $3,527 $4,000
Ventura, CA $2,363 $2,630 $3,200 $4,200
Orange, CA $2,450 $2,764 $3,745 $5,000

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 $4,725. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90034, Los Angeles, CA at $4,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,873 per month is 91604, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,199. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Los Angeles, CA is $2,949 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,281 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. 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 $2,398 $3,000 $5,090 $5,260
90036, Los Angeles, CA N/A $3,094 $4,373 $5,300
90024, Los Angeles, CA $2,495 $3,200 $4,190 $4,190
91367, Los Angeles, CA N/A $2,282 $3,050 $4,048
90034, Los Angeles, CA $2,895 $2,898 $4,575 $4,000
91604, Los Angeles, CA N/A $2,350 $3,925 $9,873

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 $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $4.34. There are a total of 291 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 $2,721 and an average price per square feet of $3.74. There are a total of 1,026 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 $3,759 and an average price per square feet of $3.38. There are a total of 1,419 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 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% 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.
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