What is the average apartment size in Los Angeles?

The average size for a Los Angeles, CA apartment is 809 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.

What is the average rent in Los Angeles?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Los Angeles is $2,749 per month, a 0.19% decrease from last years average of $2,754.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Los Angeles?

In Los Angeles, studios rent for $1,965 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,538 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,361 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,327 per month

What is the average apartment size in Los Angeles?

The typical apartment in Los Angeles offers about 809 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Los Angeles?

Studio apartments in Los Angeles average 525 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 723 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,047 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,352 sq. ft.

Los Angeles, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Los Angeles?

The typical rent budget in Los Angeles ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 31% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Los Angeles?

In Los Angeles, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Los Angeles is $2,749, a 0.19% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,754.

Studio Apartments at $1,965 offer the most budget-friendly option with 525 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $2,538, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,361 offer 1,047 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,352 sq ft) for $4,327, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Los Angeles, CA

Last updated: May 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,749	809 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,965	525 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,538	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,361	1,047 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,327	1,352 sq. ft.

Los Angeles, CA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Los Angeles, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Los Angeles, CA (31%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Los Angeles, CA?

920,674 or 64% of the households in Los Angeles, CA are renter-occupied while 518,423 or 36% are owner-occupied.

How Los Angeles Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,749
San Francisco	$3,826
East Bay	$2,704
San Diego	$2,968
Sacramento	$1,899
San Jose	$3,193
Oakland	$2,621
Tulare	$1,687
Sunnyvale	$3,499
Mountain View	$3,825
Riverside	$2,233
Simi Valley, CA	$2,637

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Los Angeles apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.