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Houses for Rent in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA

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Houses for Rent in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA. 25 Rentals Available
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    539 N Spaulding Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
    3 BEDS $4,490
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    1805 OUTPOST DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90068
    4 BEDS $25,000
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    1722 N Vista, Los Angeles, CA 90046
    4 BEDS $8,800
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    8228 BELLGAVE PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90069
    3 BEDS $17,000
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    1400 Fuller Ave #2, Los Angeles, CA 90046
    3 BEDS $6,400
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    #419, Los Angeles, CA 90005
    1 BED $2,150
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    2169 Hercules Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046
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    2372, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    2 BEDS $3,200
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    1034 W 22Nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    3 BEDS $3,750
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    1032 W 22Nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    4 BEDS $5,952
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    1032.75 W. 23Rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    5 BEDS $6,500
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    1140 25Th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    5 BEDS $7,325
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    1182 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    5 BEDS $8,320
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    1180 West Adams Blvd II, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    6 BEDS $9,900
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    2342 Portland Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    3 BEDS $4,696
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    2352 Portland Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    7 BEDS $8,400
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    2640 Monmouth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    5 BEDS $8,867
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    3578 Budlong Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    5 BEDS $6,625
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    1279 West 37Th Place II, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    5 BEDS $7,250
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    1281 West 37Th Place II, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    3 BEDS $4,350
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    1223 West 37Th Place I, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    4 BEDS $6,431
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    1227 West 37Th Place I, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    3 BEDS $5,283
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    1225 West 37Th Place I, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    3 BEDS $5,384
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    1247 West 37Th Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    4 BEDS $5,800
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    1245 West 37Th Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    3 BEDS $4,350
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Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA have decreased by 0.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,667 to $2,655.

Average rent in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA

$2,655/mo Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA is around $2,655.

    What's the typical rent budget in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA?

    A share of 1% of apartments in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 24% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 6% of Central L.A.'s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 20% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 23% of apartment rentals in Los Angeles are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 27% of apartment rentals in Los Angeles are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA (27%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central L.A., CA

    93 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    55 /100
    Good Transit
    59 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 93, Transit Score®: 55, Bike Score®: 59

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the rent for a house in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $4,490 and $25,000.

    How many houses are available in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 6 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA?

    The average Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA rental house size is 2,150 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA?

    Renting a house in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA?

    Houses for rent in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA demographics

    • 826,322Total Population
    • 400,040 Female
      426,282 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA has 826,322 residents, 400,040 women and 426,282 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central L.A.’s population is 36.

    Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA households

    • 155,561 Family
      224,414 Non-family
    • 62,984 Children
      316,991 No Children
    • 379,974Total Number of Households
    • 1.37Average People Per Household
    • $65,653Median Household Income

    There is a total of 379,974 households in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 62,984 have children and 316,991 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 155,561 family households and 224,414 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central L.A. is 1.37 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central L.A. equals $65,653, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,854.

    Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 11% of the population in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA have no high school education, 23% went to high-school, and 16% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 30% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA with prices ranging from $2,150 to $25,000. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $25,000, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 25 houses for rent in Central L.A., Los Angeles, CA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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