LA County Rents Expected to Stay Flat by 2027

LA rents feel stuck, but tight vacancies quietly keep pressure on renters.
Vacancy hovers near 5%, even after a brief construction bump.
Only 1% new rentals added last year, with future construction slowing further.
Experts expect flat rents through 2027, but relief needs years of building.
October 2027 Forecast: $2,350 average rent; 5.17 percent vacancy rate