Los Angeles market rental trends report

Over the past 3 to 6 months in Los Angeles, rents have been mostly flat to slightly up, roughly 0–2%, with seasonal Q4 softening largely offset by tight vacancy. The main drivers are limited availability in lower- and mid-priced units, while most new deliveries are concentrated in higher-amenity buildings that do not pull down the broader market. At the same time, demand remains steady because LA’s job base and household formation keep pressure on well-located rentals even when the economy cools. The current median rent for Los Angeles (citywide) is approximately $2,850 per month.

Santa Monica

Over the past 3 to 6 months, Santa Monica rents have been mostly flat to slightly up, around 0 to 2%, with typical Q4 seasonality softening increases but not pushing prices meaningfully down. The main reason is that demand for coastal, walkable locations stays strong, while new apartment supply remains limited, so even small shifts in availability move pricing quickly. A secondary factor is that newer, amenity-heavy listings keep the “move-in now” market elevated, even if longer-tenured renters are paying less. The current median rent in Santa Monica is approximately $3,400 per month

Culver City

Over the past 3 to 6 months, Culver City rents have been essentially flat, with a very slight uptick of roughly 0–1% overall. That mild firmness is mostly a reflection of steady Westside demand and limited turnover, rather than any real tightening, since nearby submarkets continue to provide renters with alternatives. In short, pricing held steady with only minor upward pressure. As of Q4 2025, the median rent in Culver City is approximately $3,050 per month.

Apartment listings

Below are some recent listing examples.

Arya Apartments

• Studio / 1 bath
• Sq ft: 504
• Rent: $2,775

Harlow

• 1 bed / 1 bath
• Sq ft: 659
• Rent: $3,555

Venue

• 2 bed / 2.5 bath
• Sq ft: 1,370
• Rent: $6,750

VOX

• 3 bed / 2 bath
• Sq ft: 1,395
• Rent: $5,353

(Data sourced from Apartments.com)