Monthly Rent Report
South LA Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 90003, Los Angeles, from 26 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South LA was $1,623 in January 2026, down 14.4% (−$272) from December 2025 and down 16.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,459 and $1,786. That puts South LA $428 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 26 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,293 | +$193 (+17.5%) | −$282 (-17.9%) | $1,293 – $1,293 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,623 | −$272 (-14.4%) | −$327 (-16.8%) | $1,459 – $1,786 | 2 |
| 2BR | $1,900 | −$750 (-28.3%) | −$450 (-19.1%) | $1,900 – $1,900 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,000 | −$300 (-9.1%) | −$400 (-11.8%) | $2,495 – $3,295 | 17 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | −$300 (-9.1%) | −$888 (-22.8%) | $2,900 – $3,000 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South LA vs. Los Angeles — January 2026
| Bedrooms | South LA Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,293 | $1,750 | −$457 (-26.1%) |
| 1BR | $1,623 | $2,050 | −$427 (-20.9%) |
| 2BR | $1,900 | $2,700 | −$800 (-29.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,000 | $3,880 | −$879 (-22.7%) |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $4,588 | −$1,587 (-34.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.