Rent by ZIP · Los Angeles County
Rent in Los Angeles, CA 90042
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,970 (+2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,913 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,160 | $2,070 | +4.3% | $1,944–2,376 | $1,522 ±$138 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,410 | $2,320 | +3.9% | $2,169–2,651 | $1,629 ±$120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,970 | $2,890 | +2.8% | $2,673–3,267 | $2,130 ±$93 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,770 | $3,660 | +3% | $3,393–4,147 | $2,492 ±$321 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,220 | $4,080 | +3.4% | $3,798–4,642 | $3,231 ±$403 |
Small Area FMRs for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,964.
What renters pay in 90042
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90041 | Los Angeles | $2,980 | $1,976 |
| 90043 | Los Angeles | $2,430 | $1,703 |
| 90040 | Los Angeles | $2,290 | $1,704 |
| 90044 | Los Angeles | $2,350 | $1,606 |
| 90039 | Los Angeles | $3,190 | $2,462 |
| 90045 | Los Angeles | $4,360 | $3,107 |
Fair Market Rents across Los Angeles County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.