Monthly Rent Report
Downtown Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90012, Los Angeles, from 2,210 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downtown was $2,106 in September 2025, down 2.0% (−$43) from August 2025 and down 22.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,007 and $2,339. That puts Downtown in line with the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 2,210 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,190 | +$135 (+6.6%) | −$247 (-10.2%) | $1,991 – $2,321 | 4 |
| Studio | $2,055 | $0 (0.0%) | −$382 (-15.7%) | $1,898 – $2,199 | 350 |
| 1BR | $2,106 | −$43 (-2.0%) | −$594 (-22.0%) | $2,007 – $2,339 | 11 |
| 1BR | $2,551 | +$402 (+18.7%) | −$149 (-5.5%) | $2,405 – $2,883 | 1,162 |
| 2BR | $2,877 | −$159 (-5.2%) | +$77 (+2.8%) | $2,845 – $3,011 | 12 |
| 2BR | $3,139 | +$103 (+3.4%) | +$339 (+12.1%) | $2,819 – $3,459 | 573 |
| 3BR | $3,908 | +$138 (+3.7%) | −$34 (-0.9%) | $3,839 – $3,916 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,630 | −$140 (-3.7%) | −$312 (-7.9%) | $3,558 – $3,777 | 85 |
| 4BR | $4,750 | −$1,050 (-18.1%) | −$749 (-13.6%) | $4,750 – $4,750 | 5 |
| 4BR | $4,750 | −$1,050 (-18.1%) | −$749 (-13.6%) | $4,750 – $4,750 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Downtown vs. Los Angeles — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Downtown Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,190 | $1,806 | +$384 (+21.3%) |
| Studio | $2,055 | $1,806 | +$249 (+13.8%) |
| 1BR | $2,106 | $2,100 | +$6 (+0.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,551 | $2,100 | +$451 (+21.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,877 | $2,800 | +$77 (+2.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,139 | $2,800 | +$339 (+12.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,908 | $3,992 | −$84 (-2.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,630 | $3,992 | −$362 (-9.1%) |
| 4BR | $4,750 | $4,792 | −$41 (-0.9%) |
| 4BR | $4,750 | $4,792 | −$41 (-0.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in September 2025.