2025 Fair Market Rent (FMR) — Los Angeles
The 2025 Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Los Angeles, set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is as follows: $1,856 for an efficiency/studio, $2,081 for a 1-bedroom, $2,625 for a 2-bedroom, $3,335 for a 3-bedroom, and $3,698 for a 4-bedroom unit.
These 2025 FMR values are valid from October 1, 2024, through September 2025.
2025 Fair Market Rent Table
| Unit Size | FY 2025 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,856 |
| 1-Bedroom | $2,081 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,625 |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,335 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,698 |
How FMR Is Used
- FMR sets rent caps for Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs in Los Angeles.
- It impacts eviction notices; landlords in LA and unincorporated LA County cannot list a rent demand below these values in pay-or-quit notices.
- The FMR is updated annually and reflects rental costs needed to obtain safe and modest housing in the area.
Comparison with Market Averages
- The average market rent for apartments in LA as of Q1 2025 tends to be higher than HUD FMRs, with studios renting for about $2,023 and 1-bedrooms for approximately $2,488.
- FMR reflects the 40th percentile of rental prices, meaning many apartments may rent for more than this amount.
Sources: HUD and industry publications. See HUD FMR datasets and related notices for details.