Average Rent in East Los Angeles, CA (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in East Los Angeles, CA is $1,640/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed -3.4% year over year. Rents range from $1,640 to $1,640.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$1,640/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↓ -3.4%
Source: Apartment List, HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in East Los Angeles, CA is $1,640/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have decreased 3.4% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in East Los Angeles is 37% above the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in East Los Angeles, CA ranges from $1,640 to $1,640 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on local market data, a fair rent increase in East Los Angeles, CA is approximately 3.4% for 2026. An increase above 3.4% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: Apartment List, HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated February 2026.
How much is rent in East Los Angeles, CA?
The average 1-bedroom rent in East Los Angeles, CA is $1,640/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across East Los Angeles are relatively uniform, clustering around $1,640/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $65,600/year.
Is rent going up in East Los Angeles?
Rents in East Los Angeles have decreased 3.4% year over year based on local market data. Declining rents may give renters leverage when negotiating renewals.
What is a fair rent increase in East Los Angeles?
Based on local market data, a rent increase around 3.4% is in line with the East Los Angeles market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Note: California has rent increase protections — the cap is generally 5% + local CPI (max 10%). Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
Rent Trends in East Los Angeles
-3.4%
Rents in East Los Angeles are cooling at -3.4% year-over-year.
− Estimated trend
Market sources range from -9.4% to -2.1%
Sources: Apartment List, HUD Fair Market Rent
What Should Rent Cost in East Los Angeles?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in East Los Angeles typically rents for $1,460 – $2,048.
Rents above $2,355 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in East Los Angeles typically rents for $1,640 – $2,292.
Rents above $2,636 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in East Los Angeles typically rents for $2,070 – $2,859.
Rents above $3,288 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in East Los Angeles typically rents for $2,650 – $3,625.
Rents above $4,169 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in East Los Angeles typically rents for $2,920 – $4,036.
Rents above $4,641 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for East Los Angeles
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$1,460
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$1,640
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$2,070
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$2,650
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$2,920
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in East Los Angeles
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in East Los Angeles share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($1,640 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does East Los Angeles Compare?
Questions about rent in East Los Angeles
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in East Los Angeles, CA?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in East Los Angeles, CA is $1,640/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 37% above the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $1,640 to $1,640 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in East Los Angeles?
A rent increase up to about 3.4% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in East Los Angeles. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $1,640/month.
Are rents going up or down in East Los Angeles?
Rents in East Los Angeles have decreased 3.4% year over year based on local market data. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area area.
How much do rents vary across East Los Angeles?
1-bedroom rents across East Los Angeles range from $1,640 to $1,640 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in East Los Angeles?
In East Los Angeles, rent increases are regulated under California protections. The maximum increase is generally 5% + local CPI (max 10%). Landlords must also follow applicable state notice requirements before issuing a rent increase.
How much should I spend on rent in East Los Angeles?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in East Los Angeles at $1,640/month, a household would need approximately $65,600/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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