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Average Rent in Central LA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Central LA, Glendale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,977/mo
▲ +13.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,465/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Central LA vs Glendale, CA Average
Central LA is more expensive the Glendale, CA average by $619/mo (18%). The citywide average is $3,358/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Central LA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Central LA is $3,977 per month across 2 apartment communities and 21 available units. Rents have increased $431 (13.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Fifty Five Fifty Apartments starting at $3,465/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,977/mo.
Prices range from $3,465 to $4,870 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Central LA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Central LA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Central LA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fifty Five Fifty Apartments | $3,465/mo | $3,714/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Ardence & Bloom Apartments | $3,790/mo | $4,138/mo | 13 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Central LA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Central LA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$159,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,977/mo.
Comfortable income
$191,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,465/mo), you need to earn at least $139,000/year.
Median household income in Central LA is $84,262 , about 56% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Central LA
Overall prices in Central LA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Central LA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,977 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $9,321/mo |
Population
192,270
Median household income
$84,262
Census median rent
$2,095/mo
Rent as % of income
39.5%
Median age
41.4
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Central LA Apartments
Browse all 2 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.