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Apartments in Downtown Los Angeles $2,889
Apartments in Koreatown $2,176
Apartments in North Hollywood $2,361
Apartments in Playa Vista $3,686
Apartments in Woodland Hills $2,833
Apartments in Sherman Oaks $2,420
Apartments in Hollywood $2,714
Apartments in Studio City $2,720
Apartments in Westwood $3,589
Apartments in Northridge $2,314

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Average rent in Los Angeles, CA

$2,742/mo Los Angeles, CA average rental price, July 2023

The average monthly rent of apartments in Los Angeles, CA is $2,742.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,726, the average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,742.

Getting around in Los Angeles, CA

34 /100

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39 /100

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21 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 34, Transit Score®: 39, Bike Score®: 21

Frequently asked questions

What are the best apartments in Los Angeles, CA?

The best apartments in Los Angeles, CA are: Legacy Apartments, Sonoma at Porter Ranch, The Social Apartments, Wilshire Victoria and NMS 1548 Sixth.

What is the average rent in Los Angeles, CA?

The average rent in Los Angeles, CA is $2,742. Start your search for apartments in Los Angeles, CA now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Los Angeles, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Los Angeles, CA is between $170 and $13,307. View all studio apartments in Los Angeles, CA.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA is between $170 and $20,710. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles, CA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA is between $661 and $40,000. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA is between $661 and $34,500. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles, CA.

What type of rental buildings are in Los Angeles, CA?

In Los Angeles, 63% of the residents are renting compared to 37% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 21% of Los Angeles’s rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Los Angeles, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Los Angeles are about 36 years old, on average. Of these, 38% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 70% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 25% are mid-rises, and 11% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Los Angeles, CA?

Studio apartments in Los Angeles are around 18% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 30% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Los Angeles, CA in the news

Millennials Make Historic Switch From Renter-Majority to Homeowner-Majority Generation

Millennial homeownership jumped 47% in Los Angeles, while Millennial renters grew by 6.8%. By contrast, in more than half of the nation’s 50 largest metros, the number of Millennial renters decreased. The West Coast metro was also attractive for the younger demographic. More precisely, the number of Zoomer renters in Los Angeles increased by 82% in the last five years. Yet, while this may seem like a significant jump, it was still considerably lower than the gains in the country's other large metros.

The National Apartment Size Shrinking as Studios & 1-Bedroom Apartments Gain in Share

Los Angeles apartments — usually small — got 45 square feet larger (for a 6% increase) over the last decade. So, the average size of apartments for rent in the City of Angels expanded from 754 square feet in 2012 to 799 square feet in 2022.

America’s Hottest Rental Markets at the Start of 2023: North Jersey Overtakes Miami as Competition Builds Up in the Northeast

Western Los Angeles County gained 29 competitivity points since the start of 2022 to reach a Rental Competitivity Index (RCI) score of 55 at the beginning of 2023. That's mainly because the area continued to struggle with a housing shortage (despite an 0.8% uptick in the total number of apartments) on top of the high cost of living.

Millionaires Who Rent Triple, While High-Income Renters Earning $150,000 or More Reach 2.6 Million

The number of millionaire renters rose significantly in Los Angeles between 2015 and 2020, by 361%, to reach a total of 143.

Adaptive Reuse Apartments Up 25% from Pre-Pandemic Numbers, Led by Record Office-to-Apartment Conversions

Los Angeles leads in apartment conversions in the first half of 2022, when as many as 1,242 new apartments were created through conversions. In fact, a total of 4,130 rental apartments were set to be created here through adaptive reuse projects by year-end, making 2022 the best year for adaptive reuse projects in Los Angeles.

Live-Work-Play Apartments Quadrupled in 10 Years, Blending Lifestyle & Workstyle in a Post-Pandemic World

It seems that there’s no slowing down for mixed-use developments, with Los Angeles and Miami becoming the next generation of live-work-play cities. A popular destination for young renters, Los Angeles, CA ranks #1 with a total of 17,600 mixed-use future projects. The East Coast is well represented by Miami, FL, with a total number of 15,900 future projects. A shopping powerhouse, Miami’s retail market is rebounding after the pandemic, fueling the need for the play in live-work-play.

Trendiest Zoomer Hotspots in 2022: Gen Z Renters Are Giving Big Cities a Glow Up

Zoomers are becoming a sizeable presence in some of the nation’s largest cities: they account for more than one quarter of active renters in the past year in San Diego, Los Angeles, Manhattan and Philadelphia — all with a population of over one million.

Record Apartment Conversions Make 2021 Most Successful Year in Adaptive Reuse

One-quarter of the conversion projects in the pipeline are located in former offices and will result in more than 12,300 apartments. One such example is the Mayer Building, the stunning Los Angeles landmark that is expected to create 79 affordable apartments. In fact, LA prides itself on having the highest number of future residential conversions overall, with more than 4,300 apartments set to be redeveloped as of 2022. Another future project is the notorious Cecil Hotel which recently reached world fame due to it being featured in a popular Netflix documentary. The building is expected to be a mix of hotel and apartment building, housing a total of 290 units.

Living in Los Angeles, CA

With one-of-a-kind ocean, mountain, and cityscape views, southern California's Los Angeles skims along the Pacific while kissing the northwest Santa Monica Mountains and eastern San Gabriel Mountains. Specifically, renters in Los Angeles are 30 miles southeast of Santa Clarita, CA; 110 miles southeast of Bakersfield, CA; 120 miles northwest of San Diego; and about 130 miles north of the Mexican border. Professionals in technology and entertainment; students; and artists are renting in Los Angeles, but careers aren't the only reasons why. For instance, the large city has 20 stunning beaches, along with The Museum of Art and Natural History Museum; The Getty Center; Santa Monica Pier; sports teams; and other attractions. Likewise, Los Angeles is a culinary melting pot offering a range of cuisines from Mexican to Asian fusion, Mediterranean and Indian. Renters with families will be interested to know that public education is provided by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Renting in Los Angeles, CA

When renting in Los Angeles, there are many exciting neighborhoods to choose from. For instance, downtown LA is a mix of high-rise apartments, lofts and renovated historic houses for rent. Or, Los Feliz rentals contain Hollywood-glamour (Greek, Art Deco and Neoclassical) architecture on tree-lined streets. At the same time, West Hollywood is a trendy mix of apartment rentals and single-family and multifamily houses for rent, while Echo Park has mid-century apartments, Spanish-style houses and Craftsman houses for rent. Meanwhile, Santa Monica is a mix of apartments for rent and houses on the beachfront, while Venice rentals have a more colorful style. Families often choose to settle down in Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley, where suburban apartment complexes and houses are for rent. Otherwise, Westwood and Brentwood are affluent neighborhoods with upscale apartments and houses, while the most expensive apartment rentals are in Beverly Hills and Malibu.

Shopping in Los Angeles, CA

With more than 200 stores (like Adidas, Apple, Coach and Louis Vuitton) and beauty care options, Glendale Galleria is one of the most popular shopping malls when renting in Los Angeles. Namely, renters in The Arts District have boutiques and high-end stores (3SIXTEEN and Bodega); Boyle Heights has terrific retail outlets on Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard and First Street, like the two levels of shopping at El Mercado de Los Angeles; and downtown Los Angeles is where renters shop at the Fashion District, Jewelry District, and notable retailers like Nepal Handicrafts Studio and The Last Bookstore. Or, for renters who want crafts and vinyl, try Highland Park. Additionally, Koreatown is where renters have Koreatown Plaza - a three-story mall with H Mart and an International Food Court. To shop local, go to San Pedro for small businesses in apparel and accessories.

Transportation in Los Angeles, CA

Public transportation for renters in Los Angeles is provided by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). The bus system has 200 different routes: Metro Local Buses make frequent stops and are designated orange, Metro Rapid Buses that are red stop less often, and Metro Express Buses are commuter lines that are blue. Similarly, the rail system includes subways, light rail lines and express buses that connect renters to downtown Los Angeles. The Red Line is used mostly for reaching attractions, while the Purple, Expo, Blue, Gold and Green travel to neighborhoods throughout the city. DASH buses are also run by LADOT and operate on 33 routes to frequently connect renters with the rail and bus lines. Finally, Uber and Lyft are the two main ridesharing apps when renting in Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles International Airport is the main airport serving the city.

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