How Much Rent Can You Afford in Los Angeles, CA?
To comfortably afford a 1-bedroom in Los Angeles ($2,295/month), you need to earn at least $132,000/year ($63/hr).
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Your take-home: $3,999/month
Max affordable rent: $1,200/month
Based on 30% of take-home pay (after taxes)
| Size | Avg Rent | % Income | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,790 | 44.8% | Stretch |
| 1-Bedroom | $2,295 | 57.4% | No |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,995 | 74.9% | No |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,580 | 89.5% | No |
After paying rent on a 1-BR ($2,295), you’d have $1,704/month left for everything else.
Affordability at Every Income Level
| Salary | Take-Home/mo | Max Rent | 1BR ($2,295) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,808 | $542 | 126.9% |
| $30,000 | $2,130 | $639 | 107.7% |
| $35,000 | $2,448 | $734 | 93.7% |
| $40,000 | $2,766 | $830 | 83% |
| $45,000 | $3,077 | $923 | 74.6% |
| $50,000 | $3,386 | $1,016 | 67.8% |
| $55,000 | $3,696 | $1,109 | 62.1% |
| $60,000 | $3,999 | $1,200 | 57.4% |
| $65,000 | $4,288 | $1,286 | 53.5% |
| $70,000 | $4,548 | $1,364 | 50.5% |
| $75,000 | $4,803 | $1,441 | 47.8% |
| $80,000 | $5,057 | $1,517 | 45.4% |
| $100,000 | $6,074 | $1,822 | 37.8% |
| $125,000 | $7,335 | $2,201 | 31.3% |
| $150,000 | $8,565 | $2,570 | 26.8% |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, 30% rule applied to take-home pay.
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