Los Angeles average 1-bed rent: $2,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2.8% LA rents edge up as supply slows Koreatown and Downtown see most new listings RSO annual increase announced Rent increases on most units are capped by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482): 5% plus inflation, max 10% a year. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most landlords (AB 12, from July 2024). Los Angeles average 1-bed rent: $2,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2.8% LA rents edge up as supply slows Koreatown and Downtown see most new listings RSO annual increase announced Rent increases on most units are capped by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482): 5% plus inflation, max 10% a year. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most landlords (AB 12, from July 2024).
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Los Angeles Rent Guide 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Los Angeles. The typical one-bedroom rent is $2,500 per month, up 2.8% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica | $3,300 | $4,600 | +2.4% |
| West Hollywood | $2,900 | $4,100 | +2.9% |
| Silver Lake | $2,500 | $3,400 | +3.2% |
| Koreatown | $2,000 | $2,700 | +3.6% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, USD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Average rent per square metre in Los Angeles
$50 / m² per month
City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:
- Santa Monica: $66 / m²
- West Hollywood: $58 / m²
- Silver Lake: $50 / m²
- Koreatown: $40 / m²
Deposit laws in Los Angeles
- Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most landlords (AB 12, from July 2024).
- Deposits must be returned with an itemised statement within 21 days of move-out.
- Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.
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Tenant rights in Los Angeles
- Rent increases on most units are capped by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482): 5% plus inflation, max 10% a year.
- Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most landlords (AB 12, from July 2024).
- Deposits must be returned with an itemised statement within 21 days of move-out.
- Just-cause eviction rules apply after 12 months of tenancy.
- Rent-stabilised (RSO) units in LA city have their own lower annual cap.
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