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Average Rent in South Los Angeles & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,800/mo
Lowest Available
$1,800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
South Los Angeles vs Los Angeles, CA Average
South Los Angeles is cheaper the Los Angeles, CA average by $1,174/mo (39%). The citywide average is $2,974/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Los Angeles?
As of July 2026, the average rent in South Los Angeles is $1,800 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is The 505 starting at $1,800/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,800/mo.
Prices range from $1,800 to $1,800 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Los Angeles
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Los Angeles
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 505 | $1,800/mo | $1,800/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for South Los Angeles Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Los Angeles
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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
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,800/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in South Los Angeles is $80,366 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Los Angeles
Overall prices in South Los Angeles 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 South Los Angeles's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,800 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,144/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 South Los Angeles Apartments
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