Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles has one of the tightest rental markets on the West Coast. The city has strong rent control ordinances protecting tenants in buildings built before October 1978, with annual increases capped at 3-8%.

+2.8%YoY

Studio

$1,900

1-Bedroom

$2,350

2-Bedroom

$3,100

3-Bedroom

$3,950

Market Overview

Year-over-Year Change+2.8%

Vacancy Rate4.1%

Renter Population63%

Median Income$65,290/yr

Rent-to-Income Ratio43.2%

Cost of Living Index166 (US avg: 100)

Market Condition

Balanced Market

Market is relatively balanced between landlords and tenants.

Tenant Protections

Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) for pre-1978 buildings
Annual rent increase cap (3-8%)
Just Cause eviction protections
Relocation assistance for no-fault evictions
AB 1482 statewide cap (5% + CPI)

HUD Fair Market Rent (2025)

Fair Market Rent (FMR) is set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.

Studio

$1,412

1-Bed

$1,640

2-Bed

$2,048

3-Bed

$2,690

4-Bed

$2,985

Rent by Neighborhood in Los Angeles

Santa Monica

Beachside city with strong rent control, excellent restaurants, and ocean views.

Walk Score: 82Safety: 8/10

1-Bed

$2,900

2-Bed

$3,800

3-Bed

$4,800

Hollywood

Entertainment capital with walkable streets, nightlife, and Metro access.

Walk Score: 75Safety: 6/10

1-Bed

$2,200

2-Bed

$2,900

3-Bed

$3,600

Downtown LA

Urban core with lofts, arts district, and growing restaurant scene.

Walk Score: 88Safety: 5/10

1-Bed

$2,500

2-Bed

$3,300

3-Bed

$4,100

Silver Lake

Hip eastside neighborhood with coffee shops, boutiques, and hillside homes.

Walk Score: 71Safety: 7/10

1-Bed

$2,100

2-Bed

$2,800

3-Bed

$3,500

Koreatown

Dense, vibrant neighborhood with amazing food, nightlife, and Metro access.

Walk Score: 87Safety: 6/10

1-Bed

$1,800

2-Bed

$2,400

3-Bed

$3,000

Buildings in Los Angeles

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Tips for Renting in Los Angeles

1LA has rent control for buildings built before Oct 1978 - always check your building's age
2Your landlord must give 30 days notice for increases under 10%, 90 days for over 10%
3Just Cause eviction protections apply to most tenants after 12 months
4RSO units have specific rules about security deposits and maintenance