Monthly Rent Report
South LA Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90003, Los Angeles, from 92 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South LA was $2,000 in May 2025, up 5.3% (+$100) from April 2025 and down 9.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,900 and $2,213. That puts South LA $195 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 92 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | +$255 (+23.2%) | −$450 (-25.0%) | $1,350 – $1,355 | 8 |
| Studio | $1,020 | −$76 (-6.9%) | −$780 (-43.3%) | $1,003 – $1,037 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,000 | +$100 (+5.3%) | −$200 (-9.1%) | $1,900 – $2,213 | 19 |
| 1BR | $4,900 | +$3,000 (+157.9%) | +$2,700 (+122.7%) | $4,900 – $4,900 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,450 | −$100 (-3.9%) | −$216 (-8.1%) | $2,275 – $2,575 | 23 |
| 2BR | $1,600 | −$950 (-37.3%) | −$1,066 (-40.0%) | $1,600 – $1,600 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,500 | −$1,700 (-53.1%) | −$1,965 (-56.7%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,400 | +$200 (+6.3%) | −$65 (-1.9%) | $2,880 – $3,528 | 25 |
| 4BR | $1,967 | −$1,533 (-43.8%) | −$1,933 (-49.6%) | $1,945 – $1,989 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,600 | +$100 (+2.9%) | −$300 (-7.7%) | $3,550 – $3,600 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South LA vs. Los Angeles — May 2025
| Bedrooms | South LA Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,800 | −$450 (-25.0%) |
| Studio | $1,020 | $1,800 | −$780 (-43.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,000 | $2,195 | −$195 (-8.9%) |
| 1BR | $4,900 | $2,195 | +$2,705 (+123.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,450 | $2,960 | −$510 (-17.2%) |
| 2BR | $1,600 | $2,960 | −$1,360 (-45.9%) |
| 3BR | $1,500 | $3,862 | −$2,362 (-61.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,400 | $3,862 | −$462 (-12.0%) |
| 4BR | $1,967 | $5,000 | −$3,033 (-60.7%) |
| 4BR | $3,600 | $5,000 | −$1,400 (-28.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.