How much does it cost to rent in West Hollywood, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in West Hollywood, CA is $3,185. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is West Hollywood cheaper than other California cities?

West Hollywood is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #119 out of 387 cities tracked at $3,185/mo.

When was West Hollywood rent data last updated?

West Hollywood rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

West Hollywood

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Pop. 34,884·119th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,185/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$1,220

Rising (Monthly)

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West Hollywood · $3,185

More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

56/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what West Hollywood's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$3,185/mo

Expected by trend

$3,282/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,590

1 BR

$2,900

2 BR

$3,660

3 BR

$4,650

4 BR+

$5,160

Research median

$3,660/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$38,220/yr

At $3,185/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

West Hollywood, CA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,884

Median income

$96,995

Median age

Renters

80.2%

Age distribution

33.5%

31.6%

14.5%

16.8%

Under 183.6%

18–3433.5%

35–5431.6%

55–6414.5%

65+16.8%

Gender

56.1%

43.9%

Male56.1%

Female43.9%

Race & ethnicity

72.2%

13.1%

White72.2%

Black4.4%

Hispanic13.1%

Asian6.1%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

22.2%

64.2%

No HS diploma4.3%

HS diploma9.3%

Some college22.2%

Bachelor's+64.2%

Housing tenure

19.8%

80.2%

Owner19.8%

Renter80.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How West Hollywood, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,560 → $3,185

up 24.4%

Income

$78,719 → $96,995

up 23.2%

Population

35,678 → 34,884

down 2.2%

Renter share

80.1% → 80.2%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

61.1% → 64.2%

+3.1 pts

Median age

39.1 → 40

+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in West Hollywood, CA paid around $2,560 a month. That figure now sits near $3,185, up 24.4% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $78,719 to $96,995 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.2% shift. Census counts show West Hollywood, CA losing about 794 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.1% to 64.2% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in West Hollywood, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in West Hollywood on your salary?

At $3,185/mo, how West Hollywood rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 34.3% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 48.3% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 41.9% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 23.5% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 18.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 51.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 57.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 46.3% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

West Hollywood rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in West Hollywood. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in West Hollywood

About renting in West Hollywood, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in West Hollywood is $3,185/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,590/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,660/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,650/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($96,995/yr), West Hollywood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hollywood an affordable city for renters?

West Hollywood is considered moderate for renters. At $3,185/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($96,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Hollywood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in West Hollywood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,185/mo in West Hollywood. The local median household income is $96,995/yr, meaning the typical West Hollywood household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in West Hollywood?

Rent in West Hollywood has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does West Hollywood rent compare to other cities in California?

West Hollywood is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #119 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,185/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Hollywood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Hollywood ($3,185/mo): View Park-Windsor Hills ($2,493/mo), Burbank ($2,765/mo).

What percentage of West Hollywood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80.2% of West Hollywood households are renters, while 19.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, West Hollywood has a strong rental market.

How does West Hollywood rent compare to the national average?

West Hollywood's median rent of $3,185/mo is $1,220 (62%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #119 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

39%

MODERATE

At $3,185/mo, rent takes ~39% of West Hollywood's median household income ($96,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Hollywood 39%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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