Los Angeles, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,773
1-year change
+1.0%
$28/mo
5-year change
+20.1%
$465/mo
10-year change
+41.3%
$810/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Los Angeles

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,791/mo0.0%
2016$1,937/mo+8.2%+8.2%
2017$2,062/mo+6.5%+15.1%
2018$2,167/mo+5.1%+21.0%
2019$2,260/mo+4.3%+26.2%
2020$2,307/mo+2.1%+28.8%
2021$2,265/mo-1.8%+26.5%
2022$2,568/mo+13.4%+43.4%
2023$2,666/mo+3.8%+48.9%
2024$2,674/mo+0.3%+49.3%
2025$2,743/mo+2.6%+53.2%
2026$2,755/mo+0.4%+53.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Los Angeles changed since 2015?

Median rent in Los Angeles, CA was $1,758 in 2015-01 and is $2,773 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,015 per month over 11 years.

How much has Los Angeles rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Los Angeles, CA has changed +20.1% ($465 per month). The current median is $2,773.

What has rent in Los Angeles done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Los Angeles, CA has changed +41.3% ($810 per month). It is now $2,773.

Is rent in Los Angeles going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Los Angeles, CA has increased +1.0% ($28/mo). Current median: $2,773.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.