1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Los Angeles, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, California as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,773 and +64% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Los Angeles
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Los Angeles
Compare Los Angeles's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Los Angeles.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 mi | $1,810 | $-475 (-21%) |
| Huntington Park, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,810 | $-475 (-21%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 6 mi | $1,284 | $-1,001 (-44%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,390 | +$105 (+5%) |
| Glendale, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,356 | +$71 (+3%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 7.7 mi | $1,910 | $-375 (-16%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 7.9 mi | $1,830 | $-455 (-20%) |
| South Gate, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,810 | $-475 (-21%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 8.4 mi | $1,690 | $-595 (-26%) |
| Westmont, CA | 8.6 mi | $1,284 | $-1,001 (-44%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 9.4 mi | $1,810 | $-475 (-21%) |
| Montebello, CA | 9.5 mi | $1,860 | $-425 (-19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Los Angeles — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Los Angeles, California is $2,285 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,773.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Los Angeles?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,400 ($7,617/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Angeles expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Los Angeles's 1-bedroom median of $2,285 is +64% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Angeles rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Los Angeles ranks #226 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Los Angeles?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include East Los Angeles ($1,810), Huntington Park ($1,810), Florence-Graham ($1,284).