South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA—90044

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is $2,450, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is studios: $1,560, 1-bedrooms: $1,870, 2-bedrooms: $2,400, 3-bedrooms: $3,110, 4-bedrooms: $3,300. The most common rental property sizes in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.9% and 33.2% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has a population of 95,900, which has remained stable by -0.6% over the past 5 years. South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 67.2% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 3.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is black, making up 29.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.9% of the population in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, and this percentage has increased by 4.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA under the Section 8 program is 25.5%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.