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Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 33 apartment communities in Los Angeles, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,820/mo
▲ +2.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,935/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
33
tracked daily
Units Listed
230
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Compare average rent across Los Angeles, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central LA | $3,756 | $2,575 | 3 | 23 |
| Los Angeles 90015 | $3,747 | $1,640 | 3 | 48 |
| Hollywood Hills West | $3,527 | $3,185 | 1 | 7 |
| Westlake | $3,453 | $1,660 | 3 | 98 |
| Griffith Park | $2,957 | $2,004 | 3 | 35 |
| Highland Park | $2,780 | $2,780 | 1 | 1 |
| Chinatown | $2,587 | $1,709 | 10 | 197 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Los Angeles, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,820 per month across 33 apartment communities and 230 available units. Rents have increased $81 (2.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is AVA Burbank starting at $1,935/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,820/mo.
Prices range from $1,935 to $8,119 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 56 units are currently listed.
Los Angeles, CA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Los Angeles, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Los Angeles, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA Burbank | $1,935/mo | $1,935/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Eighth and Grand Apartments | $1,943/mo | $2,458/mo | 48 | 3.8 |
| Da Vinci Apartments | $1,999/mo | $2,162/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| Belmont Station Apartments | $2,079/mo | $2,275/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Pegasus Apartments | $2,095/mo | $2,286/mo | 12 | 4.4 |
| Arrive Wakaba | $2,099/mo | $2,439/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| STOA Apartments | $2,110/mo | $2,261/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Los Angeles, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Los Angeles, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$113,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,820/mo.
Comfortable income
$135,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,935/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.
Median household income in Los Angeles, CA is $80,366 , about 41% 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) | $2,820 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,164/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.
Explore Los Angeles, CA Apartments
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