Monthly Rent Report
South LA Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90003, Los Angeles, from 14 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South LA was $1,825 in October 2025, down 16.0% (−$347) from September 2025 and down 23.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,800 and $1,850. That puts South LA $268 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,093. The month's figures are based on 14 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | +$307 (+23.7%) | +$220 (+15.9%) | $1,293 – $1,800 | 5 |
| 1BR | $1,825 | −$347 (-16.0%) | −$570 (-23.8%) | $1,800 – $1,850 | 2 |
| 2BR | $2,275 | +$275 (+13.8%) | +$80 (+3.6%) | $2,112 – $2,400 | 4 |
| 3BR | $2,650 | −$402 (-13.2%) | −$650 (-19.7%) | $2,650 – $2,650 | 1 |
| 4BR | $3,400 | +$1,200 (+54.5%) | +$1,230 (+56.6%) | $3,400 – $3,400 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South LA vs. Los Angeles — October 2025
| Bedrooms | South LA Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,700 | −$100 (-5.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,825 | $2,093 | −$267 (-12.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,275 | $2,725 | −$450 (-16.5%) |
| 3BR | $2,650 | $3,761 | −$1,111 (-29.5%) |
| 4BR | $3,400 | $4,800 | −$1,400 (-29.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in October 2025.