3,308 rentals in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States and the entertainment capital of the world. Home to Hollywood, diverse neighborhoods from beachside to urban, world-class dining, and a Mediterranean climate year-round.
Today, Los Angeles has 3,311 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,998/mo, typically leasing in about 50 days. Families here choose from 76 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,950/mo
↑ 3.9% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.5 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 3,311 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~50 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are taking longer to lease—renters have more time to compare options and negotiate. Leasing 87% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Los Angeles
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
36%
Homeowners
64%
Renters
Homeownership is 19.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
1,419,663 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,998/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,009/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$6,697/mo
Los Angeles
Typical rent costs about 60% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$160K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $4,213.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$7,440/mo)
Rent Reductions
959 listings have reduced their rent
29% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.6% (~$344/mo)
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