Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA
42 apartment buildings, 715 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,986/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,077/mo
Sakura Crossing Apartments
Properties
42
tracked daily
Units
715
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 42 properties in Los Angeles, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Los Angeles, CA Rent Prices
All 42 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sakura Crossing Apartments
235 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
The 505
505 W 31st St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
1133 Hope Apartment
1133 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
AVA Studio City
10979 Bluffside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91604, USA
AVA Toluca Hills
3600 Barham Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
255 Grand
255 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
The Met Apartments
950 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sakura Crossing Apartments 235 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA | $1,077 | $2,497 | $2.98 | 4.3 (102) | 17 |
| 2 | The 505 505 W 31st St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA | $1,250 | $1,907 | $1.82 | 4.8 (176) | 7 |
| 3 | 1133 Hope Apartment 1133 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA | $1,498 | $1,498 | -- | 3.9 (62) | 2 |
| 4 | AVA Studio City 10979 Bluffside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91604, USA | $1,745 | $2,642 | $3.32 | 4.2 (370) | 40 |
| 5 | AVA Toluca Hills 3600 Barham Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA | $1,770 | $2,633 | $3.69 | 4.3 (923) | 43 |
| 6 | 255 Grand 255 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA | $1,791 | $2,712 | $2.96 | 4.1 (141) | 13 |
| 7 | The Met Apartments 950 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA | $1,825 | $2,296 | $3.05 | 3.7 (101) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
Sakura Crossing Apartments
4.3 (102)235 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
The 505
4.8 (176)505 W 31st St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
1133 Hope Apartment
3.9 (62)1133 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
AVA Studio City
4.2 (370)10979 Bluffside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91604, USA
AVA Toluca Hills
4.3 (923)3600 Barham Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
255 Grand
4.1 (141)255 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Los Angeles, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,986 per month, based on 715 units across 42 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,077 at Sakura Crossing Apartments to $3,095 at Tiao Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,751/mo | $1,077/mo | 184 |
| 1 Bed | $2,803/mo | $1,800/mo | 263 |
| 2 Bed | $3,292/mo | $1,498/mo | 249 |
| 3 Bed | $4,299/mo | $1,250/mo | 15 |
| 4 Bed | $1,913/mo | $1,275/mo | 2 |
| 5 Bed | $1,988/mo | $1,325/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Los Angeles, CA apartments earn?
The 32 buildings we can estimate generate about $24M in rental revenue per month ($288M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Beaudry | $3.8M/mo | 95% | 1000 |
| 2.The Fifty Five Fifty Apartments | $2.0M/mo | 97% | 690 |
| 3.Eighth and Grand Apartments | $1.3M/mo | 93% | 700 |
| 4.Da Vinci Apartments | $1.2M/mo | 86% | 526 |
| 5.JosephineDTLA | $1.1M/mo | 92% | 330 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Los Angeles, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Los Angeles, CA averages $2,803/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,292/mo. At the local median household income of $80,366, that works out to 45% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Los Angeles, CA at $1,879/mo. The current tracked market average runs 59% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Los Angeles, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Los Angeles
Demand in the Los Angeles rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Kaiser Permanente
- Walt Disney Company
- Northrop Grumman
- Cedars-Sinai
- University of California Los Angeles
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Paramount Global
Mean one-way commute in Los Angeles, CA is 31 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Los Angeles, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$119,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,986/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,077/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Los Angeles, CA is $80,366 , about 44% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA
Overall prices in Los Angeles, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Los Angeles, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,986 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,330/mo |
Population
3,857,897
Median household income
$80,366
Census median rent
$1,879/mo
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Median age
36.9
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Los Angeles, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Los Angeles, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim, CA | $2,793 | -6% | 31 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,164 | +6% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,358 | -21% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,529 | -15% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,342 | -22% | 21 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,577 | +20% | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?
The average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,986 per month, based on 715 units across 42 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Los Angeles, CA?
The lowest available rent in Los Angeles, CA starts at $1,077 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles, CA average $2,803/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,800/mo across 263 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles, CA average $3,292/mo. Units start from $1,498/mo across 249 units currently listed.
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