Los Angeles County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in Los Angeles County is about $1,884 per month. This puts it in the 75th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,958. Households in Los Angeles County have a median income of $7,408 per month so the average renter in Los Angeles County is spending roughly 25% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Los Angeles County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Los Angeles County is $700,231 right now, which is higher than nearby counties, meaning that rents in Los Angeles County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of Los Angeles County while lower rent rates are often available in central areas.
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