Los Angeles County rents fall to a four-year low, but housing still stretches new graduates’ budgets

Rent may be dropping in Los Angeles County — but the difference still doesn’t cut it for most recent college grads. According to a new report by Realtor.com, LA County rents hit a record four-year low in the second quarter of 2026, with the overall median asking rent dropping to $2,603 — a decrease of...