Los Angeles, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,772
1-year change
+1.0%
$28/mo
5-year change
+15.1%
$364/mo
10-year change
+39.9%
$791/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Los Angeles

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,793/mo—0.0%
2016$1,939/mo+8.1%+8.1%
2017$2,062/mo+6.3%+15.0%
2018$2,168/mo+5.1%+20.9%
2019$2,262/mo+4.3%+26.2%
2020$2,307/mo+2.0%+28.7%
2021$2,267/mo-1.7%+26.4%
2022$2,566/mo+13.2%+43.1%
2023$2,664/mo+3.8%+48.6%
2024$2,670/mo+0.2%+48.9%
2025$2,738/mo+2.5%+52.7%
2026$2,751/mo+0.5%+53.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Los Angeles changed since 2015?

Median rent in Los Angeles, CA was $1,759 in 2015-01 and is $2,772 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,013 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 +15.1% ($364 per month). The current median is $2,772.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Los Angeles, CA has changed +39.9% ($791 per month). It is now $2,772.

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: $2,772.

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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.