Monthly Rent Report
South LA Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 90061, Los Angeles, from 30 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South LA was $2,095 in February 2026, down 8.6% (−$198) from January 2026 and up 35.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,750 and $2,293. That puts South LA in line with the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 30 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $0 (0.0%) | −$320 (-16.7%) | $1,599 – $1,649 | 8 |
| 1BR | $2,095 | −$198 (-8.6%) | +$545 (+35.2%) | $1,750 – $2,293 | 15 |
| 2BR | $2,061 | −$414 (-16.7%) | −$339 (-14.1%) | $2,028 – $2,281 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,668 | +$418 (+12.9%) | +$53 (+1.5%) | $3,668 – $3,668 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,200 | +$700 (+20.0%) | +$800 (+23.5%) | $4,200 – $4,200 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South LA vs. Los Angeles — February 2026
| Bedrooms | South LA Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,750 | −$150 (-8.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,095 | $2,095 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,061 | $2,775 | −$714 (-25.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,668 | $3,949 | −$281 (-7.1%) |
| 4BR | $4,200 | $4,388 | −$187 (-4.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 126 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2026.