3,257 rentals in Los Angeles
Rental Listings in Los Angeles, CA
About Los Angeles, CA Real Estate
Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million residents within the city limits as of 2025, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States. The city has an ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18 million residents.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, offering diverse neighborhoods, world-class dining, beaches, and endless cultural attractions. The LA real estate market offers everything from historic bungalows to modern high-rises.
Today, Los Angeles has 3,289 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,995/mo, typically leasing in about 50 days. Families here choose from 76 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Los Angeles Market Analysis
The median asking rent in Los Angeles is $3,995. Current inventory stands at 3,289 active rental listings. 1,248 new rental listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median rent around $1,873 for studio units and $175,000 at the nine bedroom end. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,750 to $3,895, up about 3.9%.
Rentals here are typically leased within about 16 days. At that pace, well priced rentals attract applications quickly, so renters should be ready to move. Among nearby schools, Canfield Avenue Elementary stands out with a Topfind School Score of 10. Los Angeles covers 94 ZIP codes, among them 90046, 90025, and 90035.
Top Rated Schools in Los Angeles
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- 10Canfield Avenue Elementaryelementary
- 10Castle Heights Elementaryelementary
- 10Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnetelementary
- 10Clover Avenue Elementaryelementary
- 10Community Magnet Charter Elementaryelementary
- 10Dahlia Heights Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Los Angeles?
- World-renowned entertainment and cultural scene
- Diverse neighborhoods with unique character
- Mediterranean climate year-round
- Major employment hub for tech, entertainment, and aerospace
Popular Neighborhoods in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Rental Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Leasing times have improved 55% versus six months ago, yet 11.9 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and leasing volume is down 40% versus six months ago, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Renters can take time to compare options, while well-priced units still lease at a steady clip.
Median Rent
$3,995/mo
↑ 1% over the past yearChart shows the median closed lease rate by month
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
11.9 months of supply
Ample Supply3,289 active rentals, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for renters
There are more rentals available than recent leasing absorbs, so renters have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate rent and terms. Rentals typically lease in ~50 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals take longer to lease here than in a balanced market, so renters have more time to compare options and negotiate. The trend is moving the other way though, with leasing times down 55% over the last six months.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Most current rental listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Los Angeles
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
36%
Homeowners
64%
Renters
Homeownership is 19.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
1,419,663 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,995/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, with larger units commanding premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $4,385/mo to rent on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$8,177/mo)
Rent Reductions
965 listings have reduced their rent
29% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.6% (~$344/mo)
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