How much does it cost to rent in Los Angeles, CA?

As of June 2026, the median monthly rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,755. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Los Angeles cheaper than other California cities?

Los Angeles falls in the middle range for California, ranking #202 out of 384 cities at $2,755/mo.

When was Los Angeles rent data last updated?

Los Angeles rent data reflects June 2026 and was last refreshed on June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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City Report · CA

Los Angeles

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Pop. 3,857,263·202nd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$2,755/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.5%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$804

Stable (Monthly)

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Los Angeles · $2,755

More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,951/mo

Rent Reality Score

64/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% below what Los Angeles's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,755/mo

Expected by trend

$2,956/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Los Angeles's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,035

1 BR

$2,285

2 BR

$2,884

3 BR

$3,672

4 BR+

$4,067

Research median

$2,884/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost

$33,060/yr

At $2,755/mo median

Market timing

Rents stable

Prices holding steady month-over-month.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Los Angeles, CA is majority renter-occupied, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

3,857,263

Median income

$81,939

Median age

37.2

Renters

64%

Age distribution

19.2%

27.3%

27.7%

14.2%

Under 1819.2%

18–3427.3%

35–5427.7%

55–6411.6%

65+14.2%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

33.4%

47.2%

White33.4%

Black8.4%

Hispanic47.2%

Asian12.1%

Education (25+)

20.4%

18.5%

22.7%

38.5%

No HS diploma20.4%

HS diploma18.5%

Some college22.7%

Bachelor's+38.5%

Housing tenure

36%

64%

Owner36%

Renter64%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,250 → $2,755

up 22.4%

Income

$69,778 → $81,939

up 17.4%

Population

3,902,440 → 3,857,263

down 1.2%

Renter share

63.1% → 64%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

36.2% → 38.5%

+2.3 pts

Median age

36.2 → 37.2

+1.0 yrs

The median rent in Los Angeles, CA stood at $2,250 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,755, reflecting a 22.4% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $81,939 today, compared with $69,778 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 3,902,440 residents to roughly 3,857,263. College-educated residents now make up 38.5% of adults here, versus 36.2% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Los Angeles on your salary?

At $2,755/mo, how Los Angeles rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 29.7% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 41.8% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 36.3% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 20.3% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 15.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 44.6% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 49.4% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 40.1% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Los Angeles rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Los Angeles. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Los Angeles

About renting in Los Angeles, CA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Los Angeles is $2,755/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,035/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,884/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,285/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,672/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($81,939/yr), Los Angeles ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles an affordable city for renters?

Los Angeles is considered moderate for renters. At $2,755/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($81,939/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Los Angeles slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Los Angeles?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,755/mo in Los Angeles. The local median household income is $81,939/yr, meaning the typical Los Angeles household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Los Angeles?

Rent in Los Angeles has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of June 2026.

Which Los Angeles neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Los Angeles are 90057 ($1,761/mo), 90020 ($1,945/mo), and 90006 ($1,947/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Los Angeles is $2,755/mo.

How does Los Angeles rent compare to other cities in California?

Los Angeles is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #202 out of 384 tracked cities at $2,755/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Los Angeles?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Los Angeles ($2,755/mo): Maywood ($1,788/mo), Huntington Park ($1,834/mo), East Los Angeles ($2,317/mo).

What percentage of Los Angeles residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64% of Los Angeles households are renters, while 36% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Los Angeles has a strong rental market.

How does Los Angeles rent compare to the national average?

Los Angeles's median rent of $2,755/mo is $804 (41%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo. Within California, it ranks #202 out of 384 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

40%

MODERATE

At $2,755/mo, rent takes ~40% of Los Angeles's median household income ($81,939/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Los Angeles 40%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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