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Renters across Los Angeles face rent increases of up to 8.9% in 2025, with rent-controlled properties capped at 4% increases, according to city regulations. Housing data shows more than 63% of Los Angeles residents are renters, many of whom received notices of upcoming rent increases as the new year began.
Under city regulations, rent-controlled properties have a 4% maximum increase cap, with an additional 2% permitted if landlords cover utilities. For properties without rent control, increases can reach 8.9%.
"You're getting ready to celebrate the new year, but then you get hit with, 'Oh, your rent is going to go up in 30 days,'" said Jasmyne Cannick, a West Adams District resident who received notice of a 4% increase. "Four percent is a lot of money. It's not $20 or $30—it's usually a hundred dollars or more."
The impact extends beyond rent-controlled properties. West Hollywood resident Marquita Thomas faces a 3% increase while dealing with ongoing maintenance concerns."I understand an annual increase. I understand that landlords have costs they need to cover to maintain a building," Marquita Thomas told FOX 11. "My landlord refuses to do any of them but expects me to adhere to a rent increase every single year and pay my rent in full and on time."
The rent increases coincide with Los Angeles County's minimum wage increase to $17.81 per hour. However, Cannick notes this wage increase may not offset rising housing costs. "It's still not enough for people to avoid spending 60% or 70% of their income on rent in LA County," she said.
Cannick sees broader implications in the rising rents. "We talk about our unhoused crisis—this feeds right into it," she said. She encourages tenants to work together to address their concerns. "No more New Year's resolutions—New Year's revolutions."
Most increases take effect in February.
