Cheapest Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

All 30 neighborhoods in Los Angeles ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$1,728/mo
City Avg Rent
$2,400/mo
Neighborhoods
30

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Los Angeles — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Inglewood $1,728/mo 0.72x -28%
2 Long Beach $1,920/mo 0.80x -20%
3 Torrance $1,968/mo 0.82x -18%
4 Koreatown $2,040/mo 0.85x -15%
5 Eagle Rock $2,040/mo 0.85x -15%
6 Burbank $2,112/mo 0.88x -12%
7 Highland Park $2,112/mo 0.88x -12%
8 Echo Park $2,160/mo 0.90x -10%
9 Glendale $2,160/mo 0.90x -10%
10 Pasadena $2,208/mo 0.92x -8%
11 Mar Vista $2,280/mo 0.95x -5%
12 Atwater Village $2,280/mo 0.95x -5%
13 Culver City $2,448/mo 1.02x +2%
14 Sherman Oaks $2,448/mo 1.02x +2%
15 Downtown LA $2,520/mo 1.05x +5%
16 Studio City $2,520/mo 1.05x +5%
17 Arts District $2,520/mo 1.05x +5%
18 Silver Lake $2,592/mo 1.08x +8%
19 Encino $2,592/mo 1.08x +8%
20 Hollywood $2,640/mo 1.10x +10%
21 Playa del Rey $2,640/mo 1.10x +10%
22 Los Feliz $2,688/mo 1.12x +12%
23 Westwood $2,832/mo 1.18x +18%
24 Venice $2,880/mo 1.20x +20%
25 West Hollywood $2,928/mo 1.22x +22%
26 Santa Monica $3,000/mo 1.25x +25%
27 Manhattan Beach $3,120/mo 1.30x +30%
28 Beverly Hills $3,360/mo 1.40x +40%
29 Malibu $3,408/mo 1.42x +42%
30 Bel Air $3,480/mo 1.45x +45%

Rent estimates based on city average of $2,400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Los Angeles?

The cheapest neighborhood in Los Angeles is Inglewood, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,728/month — 28% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Los Angeles?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Los Angeles is approximately $2,400/month. Rents range from $1,728/mo (Inglewood) to $3,480/mo (Bel Air).

How many neighborhoods does Los Angeles have?

Our database covers 30 neighborhoods in Los Angeles, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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