Asking rents in ZIP 90021, Los Angeles, from 229 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downtown was $3,600 in January 2026, down 10.0% (−$400) from December 2025 and up 29.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,600 and $3,600. That puts Downtown $1,550 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 229 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | −$220 (-9.1%) | +$550 (+33.3%) | $2,200 – $2,200 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,600 | −$400 (-10.0%) | +$810 (+29.0%) | $3,600 – $3,600 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,645 | +$105 (+3.0%) | −$657 (-15.3%) | $3,520 – $3,740 | 201 |
| 3BR | $5,075 | $0 (0.0%) | +$720 (+16.5%) | $5,075 – $5,075 | 25 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Downtown Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | $1,750 | +$450 (+25.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,600 | $2,050 | +$1,550 (+75.6%) |
| 2BR | $3,645 | $2,700 | +$945 (+35.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,075 | $3,880 | +$1,196 (+30.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.