Monthly Rent Report
South LA Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90003, Los Angeles, from 526 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South LA was $2,172 in August 2025, up 14.3% (+$272) from July 2025 and up 8.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,172 and $2,172. That puts South LA $72 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 526 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $0 (0.0%) | +$500 (+43.5%) | $1,650 – $1,800 | 21 |
| Studio | $1,650 | $0 (0.0%) | +$500 (+43.5%) | $1,650 – $1,800 | 5 |
| 1BR | $2,172 | +$272 (+14.3%) | +$172 (+8.6%) | $2,172 – $2,172 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,898 | −$2 (-0.1%) | −$102 (-5.1%) | $1,700 – $2,100 | 96 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | +$540 (+29.0%) | +$1,205 (+100.8%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | +$540 (+29.0%) | +$1,205 (+100.8%) | $2,195 – $2,699 | 185 |
| 3BR | $3,400 | −$100 (-2.9%) | −$515 (-13.2%) | $3,350 – $3,450 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | −$300 (-8.6%) | −$715 (-18.3%) | $2,875 – $3,500 | 131 |
| 4BR | $3,600 | −$250 (-6.5%) | $0 (0.0%) | $3,500 – $3,850 | 35 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | −$850 (-22.1%) | −$600 (-16.7%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South LA vs. Los Angeles — August 2025
| Bedrooms | South LA Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,777 | −$126 (-7.1%) |
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,777 | −$126 (-7.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,172 | $2,100 | +$72 (+3.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,898 | $2,100 | −$202 (-9.6%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $2,811 | −$411 (-14.6%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $2,811 | −$411 (-14.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,400 | $4,000 | −$600 (-15.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $4,000 | −$800 (-20.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,600 | $5,088 | −$1,487 (-29.2%) |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $5,088 | −$2,087 (-41.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in August 2025.