Central, LA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Central is $1,151, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,140.
Average Rent in Central, LA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,151 | 1% | 1,030 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Central, LA apartment is 1,030 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Central, LA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70024%
- $701-$1,0002%
- $1,001-$1,50060%
- $1,501-$2,00014%
Central, LA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households24%
- Owner-occupied Households75%
2,568 or 24% of the households in Central, LA are renter-occupied while 7,710 or 75% are owner-occupied.
Central, LA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Jan / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central, LA | $1,074 | $1,074 | $1,122 | $1,107 | $1,133 | $1,140 | $1,080 | $1,095 | $1,151 |
| National | $1,381 | $1,418 | $1,428 | $1,432 | $1,468 | $1,475 | $1,477 | $1,464 | $1,462 |
Average Rent in Central, LA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Brownsfield | $1,329 |
| Deer Park | $1,329 |
| Oak Berry Estates | $1,329 |
| Plantation Way | $1,329 |
| Pride | $1,329 |
| Watson Farms - Fiesta Homes | $1,329 |
| Womack Place | $1,329 |
| Castle Place | $1,151 |
| Country Estate Acres - Beau Bois Place | $1,151 |
| Old Settlement Place | $1,151 |
| Ski Stone | $1,151 |
| Carmel Acres | $636 |
| Comite Acres | $636 |
| Monhegan | $636 |
| Rambling Oaks - Jackson Place | $636 |
| Welcome Hites - Centerra | $636 |
| Willowwood Acres - Morgan Place West | $636 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Central are Carmel Acres, where the average rent goes for $636/month, Comite Acres, where renters pay $636/mo on average, and Monhegan, where the average rent goes for $636/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Rambling Oaks - Jackson Place ($636), Welcome Hites - Centerra ($636), and Willowwood Acres - Morgan Place West ($636), where the asking prices are below the average Central rent of $1,151/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Central are Pride ($1,329), Watson Farms - Fiesta Homes ($1,329) and Womack Place ($1,329).
The most popular neighborhood in Central is Willowwood Acres - Morgan Place West, where there are 1 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $636. Next up is Brownsfield, where apartments go for $1,329/month, followed by Carmel Acres with $636 If you’re looking to rent in Central’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Castle Place, where renters pay $1,151 on average, and Comite Acres, where the average monthly rent is $636.
Central | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Brownsfield is 109% higher than in Carmel Acres
Brownsfield rent is 15% higher than Central average
| Average Rent | $1,329 |
|---|
Carmel Acres rent is 45% lower than Central average
| Average Rent | $636 |
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How Central Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $1,165 | -2% |
| Baton Rouge | $1,020 | n/a |
| Lafayette | $922 | 4% |
| Lake Charles | $948 | 2% |
| Slidell | $1,045 | 2% |
| Inniswold | $1,112 | 2% |
| Gardere | $1,224 | n/a |
| Old Jefferson | $1,102 | 3% |
| Denham Springs | $1,069 | 3% |
| Gonzales | $1,091 | 8% |
| Central | $1,151 | 1% |
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