Monthly Rent Report
South LA Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90061, Los Angeles, from 37 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South LA was $2,172 in May 2025, up 44.8% (+$672) from April 2025 and up 31.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,172 and $2,407. That puts South LA in line with the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 37 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500 | +$138 (+10.1%) | +$165 (+12.4%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 2 |
| Studio | $1,500 | +$138 (+10.1%) | +$165 (+12.4%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,172 | +$672 (+44.8%) | +$522 (+31.6%) | $2,172 – $2,407 | 9 |
| 1BR | $2,407 | +$907 (+60.5%) | +$757 (+45.9%) | $2,172 – $2,407 | 5 |
| 2BR | $2,700 | +$250 (+10.2%) | +$3 (+0.1%) | $2,700 – $2,700 | 6 |
| 2BR | $2,108 | −$342 (-14.0%) | −$589 (-21.9%) | $2,108 – $2,108 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,800 | −$115 (-2.9%) | +$803 (+26.8%) | $2,500 – $3,858 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,800 | −$115 (-2.9%) | +$803 (+26.8%) | $3,650 – $3,800 | 6 |
| 4BR | $3,500 | −$225 (-6.0%) | +$555 (+18.8%) | $3,500 – $3,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,200 | +$475 (+12.8%) | +$1,255 (+42.6%) | $4,200 – $4,200 | 1 |
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 | $1,500 | $1,800 | −$300 (-16.7%) |
| Studio | $1,500 | $1,800 | −$300 (-16.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,172 | $2,195 | −$23 (-1.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,407 | $2,195 | +$212 (+9.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,700 | $2,960 | −$260 (-8.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,108 | $2,960 | −$852 (-28.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,800 | $3,862 | −$62 (-1.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,800 | $3,862 | −$62 (-1.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,500 | $5,000 | −$1,500 (-30.0%) |
| 4BR | $4,200 | $5,000 | −$800 (-16.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.