Los Angeles Rent Report: October 2026
Last updated: October 29, 2026. By the Apartments Club Editorial Team.
Updated monthly. This edition: October 2026, using the latest public data available on October 29, 2026 (Zillow ZORI through September 2026; HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025).
How much does it cost to rent in Los Angeles right now? This monthly report pulls the latest public rent data into one place, so you can see typical asking rents across the region, by city, by ZIP-code neighborhood and by bedroom count. Every number below links to its source and names the month it measures. We do not survey listings or invent estimates; when a source does not publish a figure, we leave it out.
Key takeaways for October 2026
- The typical asking rent in the City of Los Angeles was $2,772 in September 2026, up 0.8% from $2,749 a year earlier (Zillow ZORI).
- Across the wider Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro, the typical asking rent was $2,929, up 1.8% year over year (Zillow ZORI).
- Month over month, City of LA rent edged up from $2,766 in August 2026 to $2,772 in September 2026 (Zillow ZORI).
- Several central neighborhoods got slightly cheaper over the year, including Westlake (90057, -1.8%), Fairfax/Miracle Mile (90036, -1.2%) and west Koreatown (90005, -1.1%) (Zillow ZORI).
- HUD’s FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents for a two-bedroom range from $2,270 in University Park (90007) to $4,350 in South Park (90015) among the ZIPs in our table (HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs).
How to read this report
We use two public sources, and they measure different things, so it helps to know what each one means before comparing numbers.
Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI)
The Zillow ZORI tracks typical asking rents for listed homes, condos and apartments, smoothed and adjusted so the index reflects the market rather than whichever units happened to be listed in a given month. It is published for metros, cities and ZIP codes. It is not split by bedroom count, so we use it for overall levels and year-over-year change. Figures in this edition are for September 2026, compared with September 2025.
HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development publishes Fair Market Rents every year to set Housing Choice Voucher payment levels. In Los Angeles County, HUD sets Small Area FMRs by ZIP code and bedroom count. These are gross rents (rent plus estimated utilities) set near the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents, so they usually run below what you see in new listings. They are still the most reliable public breakdown by bedroom size. Figures are from the HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs, effective October 1, 2025.
Los Angeles rents by city (September 2026)
The table below shows the typical asking rent in major Los Angeles County cities, according to the Zillow ZORI city series. “YoY” compares September 2026 with September 2025.
| Area | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 | YoY change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles metro (LA-Long Beach-Anaheim) | $2,878 | $2,929 | +1.8% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| City of Los Angeles | $2,749 | $2,772 | +0.8% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Long Beach | $2,354 | $2,412 | +2.4% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Glendale | $2,764 | $2,765 | 0.0% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Pasadena | $2,969 | $3,010 | +1.4% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Burbank | $2,716 | $2,752 | +1.3% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Santa Monica | $3,463 | $3,516 | +1.5% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| West Hollywood | $3,261 | $3,292 | +0.9% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Culver City | $3,441 | $3,521 | +2.3% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Torrance | $2,904 | $3,006 | +3.5% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Inglewood | $2,472 | $2,487 | +0.6% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
| Beverly Hills | $3,851 | $4,016 | +4.3% | Zillow ZORI, Sep 2026 |
Two patterns stand out. First, rents within the City of Los Angeles barely moved over the year (+0.8%), while the metro as a whole rose faster (+1.8%). Second, coastal and South Bay cities posted some of the larger increases: Torrance rose 3.5% and Beverly Hills 4.3%. Glendale was flat. If you are comparing a move between cities, the difference between Long Beach ($2,412) and Santa Monica ($3,516) is more than $1,100 a month for a typical rental.
Los Angeles rents by neighborhood (ZIP code)
Zillow publishes ZORI for individual ZIP codes. We mapped each ZIP to the neighborhood most renters know it by. ZIP boundaries do not match neighborhood borders exactly, so treat the labels as a guide. Rows are sorted from lowest to highest September 2026 rent. For more on the cheaper areas, see our guide to the cheapest LA neighborhoods to rent.
| ZIP | Neighborhood | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90057 | Westlake | $1,926 | $1,891 | -1.8% |
| 90006 | Pico-Union | $2,020 | $2,021 | 0.0% |
| 91402 | Panorama City | $2,133 | $2,208 | +3.5% |
| 90007 | University Park (USC) | $2,159 | $2,242 | +3.9% |
| 91205 | South Glendale | $2,265 | $2,296 | +1.4% |
| 90004 | Hancock Park / Larchmont area | $2,351 | $2,332 | -0.8% |
| 91401 | Van Nuys | $2,410 | $2,402 | -0.3% |
| 90005 | Koreatown (west) | $2,526 | $2,499 | -1.1% |
| 90012 | Chinatown / Civic Center | $2,538 | $2,556 | +0.7% |
| 90027 | Los Feliz | $2,554 | $2,584 | +1.2% |
| 91601 | North Hollywood | $2,603 | $2,605 | +0.1% |
| 90028 | Hollywood | $2,609 | $2,633 | +0.9% |
| 90042 | Highland Park | $2,621 | $2,634 | +0.5% |
| 90017 | City West / Westlake South | $2,655 | $2,658 | +0.1% |
| 90034 | Palms | $2,721 | $2,728 | +0.3% |
| 90015 | South Park (DTLA) | $2,727 | $2,775 | +1.7% |
| 90026 | Echo Park / Silver Lake | $2,778 | $2,781 | +0.1% |
| 91505 | Burbank (media district) | $2,751 | $2,826 | +2.7% |
| 90046 | West Hollywood Hills | $2,835 | $2,881 | +1.6% |
| 90036 | Fairfax / Miracle Mile | $2,930 | $2,894 | -1.2% |
| 91101 | Central Pasadena | $2,893 | $2,909 | +0.5% |
| 90066 | Mar Vista | $3,000 | $3,028 | +0.9% |
| 90025 | Sawtelle / West LA | $3,207 | $3,216 | +0.3% |
| 90024 | Westwood | $3,456 | $3,512 | +1.6% |
| 90401 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,689 | $3,716 | +0.7% |
| 90291 | Venice | $3,703 | $3,825 | +3.3% |
Source: Zillow ZORI, ZIP-level series, all homes plus multifamily, smoothed, September 2025 and September 2026 values. Downloaded October 29, 2026.
Cheapest and priciest areas this month
Among the ZIPs we track, Westlake (90057) had the lowest typical asking rent at $1,891, followed by Pico-Union (90006) at $2,021 and Panorama City (91402) at $2,208. At the top end, Venice (90291) reached $3,825 and Downtown Santa Monica (90401) $3,716. If you are working near Downtown, our guide to the cheapest areas near Downtown LA covers commute trade-offs, and Valley renters can compare options in our San Fernando Valley rent guide.
Where rents rose fastest and where they fell
The biggest year-over-year increases in our ZIP list were University Park near USC (90007, +3.9%), Panorama City (91402, +3.5%) and Venice (90291, +3.3%). Student demand around USC is a likely factor; our guide to living near USC on a budget lists nearby alternatives. Meanwhile, Westlake, Fairfax/Miracle Mile, west Koreatown, Hancock Park and Van Nuys all saw small declines. A flat or falling index does not mean every landlord is cutting rent, but it does give renters more room to negotiate.
Los Angeles rents by bedroom count
For bedroom-level numbers we use the HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs. The table shows the FY2026 FMR for each bedroom size in selected ZIPs. These are HUD benchmark rents including utilities, not average listing prices, and they are the same values local housing authorities use to set voucher payment standards.
| ZIP | Neighborhood | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90057 | Westlake | $1,940 | $2,170 | $2,710 | $3,440 |
| 90006 | Pico-Union | $1,780 | $1,990 | $2,480 | $3,140 |
| 90005 | Koreatown (west) | $2,240 | $2,510 | $3,130 | $3,970 |
| 90028 | Hollywood | $2,190 | $2,450 | $3,060 | $3,880 |
| 90026 | Echo Park / Silver Lake | $2,060 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,650 |
| 90042 | Highland Park | $2,070 | $2,320 | $2,890 | $3,660 |
| 90034 | Palms | $2,560 | $2,870 | $3,580 | $4,540 |
| 90024 | Westwood | $3,080 | $3,450 | $4,300 | $5,450 |
| 90015 | South Park (DTLA) | $3,120 | $3,490 | $4,350 | $5,520 |
| 90007 | University Park (USC) | $1,630 | $1,820 | $2,270 | $2,880 |
| 91601 | North Hollywood | $2,460 | $2,760 | $3,440 | $4,360 |
| 91401 | Van Nuys | $2,110 | $2,360 | $2,940 | $3,730 |
| 91402 | Panorama City | $1,880 | $2,110 | $2,630 | $3,330 |
| 90802 | Downtown Long Beach | $2,210 | $2,470 | $3,080 | $3,900 |
| 91101 | Central Pasadena | $2,740 | $3,070 | $3,830 | $4,860 |
| 90401 | Downtown Santa Monica | $2,970 | $3,330 | $4,150 | $5,260 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale HUD Metro FMR Area, effective October 1, 2025. Accessed October 29, 2026.
What the bedroom numbers tell you
In HUD’s figures, moving from a studio to a one-bedroom adds roughly 11 to 12% in most LA ZIPs, and moving from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom adds about 25%. In Hollywood (90028), for example, the FY2026 FMR is $2,190 for a studio, $2,450 for a one-bedroom and $3,060 for a two-bedroom. That gap is why many renters choose a two-bedroom with a roommate: splitting a $3,060 two-bedroom costs each person less than a $2,450 one-bedroom alone. If you go that route, put it in writing with a roommate agreement.
What this means for renters
Budgeting
A common rule of thumb is to keep rent near 30% of gross income. At the City of LA’s typical asking rent of $2,772, that means a household income of about $110,900 a year ($2,772 × 12 ÷ 0.30). Our rent affordability guide walks through the math, and the Moving to Los Angeles cost checklist covers deposits and move-in costs.
Negotiating
With rent growth under 1% in the City of Los Angeles and small declines in several central ZIPs, renters in those areas have some leverage, especially for units that have sat on the market. Ask about move-in specials, a longer lease at the same rent, or included parking. Our guide on how to negotiate rent and your lease renewal has scripts you can use.
Know your rent-control rights
Market indexes describe asking rents for new leases. If you already live in a rent-stabilized unit, your increase is limited by law, not by the market. Read our LA rent control (RSO) explainer and check the official allowable increase on the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) RSO page.
Methodology and sources
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): metro, city and ZIP series, “all homes plus multifamily, smoothed”, downloaded October 29, 2026 from zillow.com/research/data. Latest month: September 2026.
- HUD FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale HUD Metro FMR Area, from the HUD User FMR documentation system. Effective October 1, 2025.
- Year-over-year change is calculated by ApartmentsClub from the source values: (September 2026 ÷ September 2025) − 1, rounded to one decimal. Dollar values are rounded to the nearest dollar.
- Neighborhood names are our labels for ZIP codes; ZIPs can span several neighborhoods.
We update this report each month when Zillow publishes new ZORI data, and when HUD releases new Fair Market Rents. The URL stays the same, so you can bookmark it. Looking for a specific area next? Browse our Westside, South Bay and Long Beach and South LA rent guides.
Sources: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI); HUD Fair Market Rents, as cited in the text above. Figures reflect the data release noted where they appear; listings and prices change. How we source and update data: Editorial Standards & Sources.
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