Median rents, rental comps, and market trends across 15 zip codes in Los Angeles, CA.
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Median Asking Rent
$3,063
Rent Change (YoY)
-13.0%
Avg Days on Market
82
Active Rental Listings
4,175
Median List Price
$1,499,000
Average across 15 zip codes
ZIP | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 90064 | $4,495/mo |
| 90049 | $4,200/mo |
| 90291 | $3,750/mo |
| 90039 | $3,662/mo |
| 90024 | $3,650/mo |
| 90068 | $3,450/mo |
| 90036 | $2,995/mo |
| 90042 | $2,900/mo |
| 90046 | $2,795/mo |
| 90066 | $2,780/mo |
| 90034 | $2,700/mo |
| 90026 | $2,695/mo |
| 90001 | $2,500/mo |
| 90012 | $2,500/mo |
| 90028 | $2,150/mo |
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| Unit Size | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,345/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,478/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $5,500/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $6,573/mo |
Aggregated median across all Los Angeles zip codes with available data.
| ZIP | Median List Price |
|---|---|
| 90291 | $2,649,000 |
| 90049 | $2,395,000 |
| 90036 | $2,200,000 |
| 90066 | $1,900,000 |
| 90064 | $1,895,000 |
| 90068 | $1,699,000 |
| 90046 | $1,675,000 |
| 90024 | $1,499,000 |
| 90034 | $1,495,000 |
| 90039 | $1,399,000 |
| 90026 | $1,349,000 |
| 90028 | $999,000 |
| 90042 | $949,988 |
| 90001 | $699,999 |
| 90012 | $595,000 |
| Unit Size | Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,960/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,190/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,730/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,460/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,850/mo |
Fair Market Rents are published annually by HUD for the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Local housing authorities use these to set Section 8 voucher payment standards, typically between 90% and 110% of the FMR.
The median asking rent across Los Angeles, CA is currently $3,063/month, based on active rental listings across 15 zip codes. Median asking rents have decreased by -13.0% over the past 12 months.
Asking rents vary significantly across the city. ZIP 90064 has the highest median asking rent at $4,495/month, while ZIP 90028 comes in at $2,150/month.
Rental listings in the area spend an average of 82 days on market before being leased, suggesting a more tenant-friendly market.
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Los Angeles metro area is $2,730/month. Current median asking rents are above the FMR, which is common in growing markets.
LA is one of the biggest rental markets in the world. Demand is relentless — entertainment, tech, healthcare, and international business all drive it. Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Silver Lake are premium. South LA, the Valley, and East LA are more affordable and where a lot of investors focus for cash flow. The regulatory environment is intense — LA has local rent stabilization on top of California's statewide rent control, plus additional tenant protections. You can't just look at what comparable units are renting for; you need to know if your building is subject to RSO (Rent Stabilization Ordinance) and what your legal maximum rent increase is. Successful landlords in LA know the law as well as they know the market.
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