Good Credit Score to Rent an Apartment
Get the honest answer, then see the Los Angeles rent context that matters.
By Jason Farone, 14ForRent · Updated September 26, 2026
Quick Answer
What is a good credit score to rent an apartment? This listing snapshot cannot give you a credit score cutoff. It shows what is available in Los Angeles today, with 47 listings priced from $1,895 to $6,995. The average rent is $3,034, and the median rent is $2,895. Use the rent range to set your search, then ask the leasing team which credit standards apply before you apply.
What does a good credit score mean for renting an apartment?
What is a good credit score to rent an apartment? This Los Angeles inventory cannot establish a score. The 47 listings show rents, bedroom counts, ZIP codes, and amenities. They do not show a credit-score requirement for any unit. Your next step is to ask the leasing team for the approval standard before you submit an application.
The honest answer is that this snapshot cannot tell you the credit score needed to rent an apartment. It does not connect a score to an approval decision. It also does not identify a score that works across every listing.
The listings give you a different useful answer for Los Angeles. They show rents from $1,895 to $6,995 and apartment types available today. You can use those prices to screen your budget before contacting a leasing team.
Do not treat a rent price as a credit requirement. A $1,895 studio and a $6,995 three-bedroom appear in the same inventory, but the listing data does not say how either unit screens applicants. Ask about the specific unit, the required documents, and the credit standard before applying.
Ask before you apply
The inventory does not publish a credit cutoff. Contact the leasing team and ask what credit standard applies to the apartment you want.
How does the Los Angeles rent snapshot change the decision?
The Los Angeles snapshot gives you a rent range, not a credit-score rule. The 47 listings run from $1,895 to $6,995. The average rent is $3,034, and the median rent is $2,895. Bedroom size changes the rent range, but the inventory does not connect any bedroom type or rent level to approval.
| Apartment size | Listings | Rent range | Available inventory fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | two listings | $1,895 to $2,395 | 500 square feet at the low end |
| One bedroom | 19 listings | $2,050 to $3,395 | 675 square feet at the low end |
| Two bedroom | 22 listings | $2,495 to $5,795 | 600 to 1,400 square feet |
| Three bedroom | four listings | $3,795 to $6,995 | 1,400 to 1,900 square feet |
The median rent is useful because it shows the middle of this current set. The average is higher because the inventory also includes higher-priced homes, including a $5,795 two-bedroom and a $6,995 three-bedroom.
In this snapshot, studios run from $1,895 to $2,395, one-bedroom listings run from $2,050 to $3,395, two-bedroom listings run from $2,495 to $5,795, and three-bedroom listings run from $3,795 to $6,995. Ask about screening for each listing.
Which Los Angeles apartments fit the rent range?
The current Los Angeles inventory includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, and three-bedroom homes. You can start with a studio from $1,895, a one-bedroom from $2,050, a two-bedroom from $2,495, or a three-bedroom from $3,795. These prices describe available listings, not credit approval standards.
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**Studios from $1,895**
The inventory has two studios. The lower-priced option is a 500-square-foot Hollywood studio at 7224 Hillside Ave in ZIP code 90046, with a pool, gym, dishwasher, air conditioning, and metro access.
- Rent range:
- $1,895 to $2,395
- Listings:
- two
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**One bedrooms from $2,050**
There are 19 one-bedroom listings, with rents from $2,050 to $3,395. Options include Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Mid-City, Fairfax, South Pasadena, and other Los Angeles areas.
- Rent range:
- $2,050 to $3,395
- Listings:
- 19
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**Two bedrooms from $2,495**
The inventory has 22 two-bedroom listings, with rents from $2,495 to $5,795. Current examples include a Silver Lake two-bedroom at $2,495, a Hollywood two-bedroom at $2,875, and a Beverly Hills two-bedroom at $5,795.
- Rent range:
- $2,495 to $5,795
- Listings:
- 22
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**Three bedrooms from $3,795**
There are four three-bedroom listings, with rents from $3,795 to $6,995. You can find a West Hollywood three-bedroom at $3,795, a NoHo three-bedroom at $3,950, and a three-level West Hollywood townhouse at $6,995.
- Rent range:
- $3,795 to $6,995
- Listings:
- four
The current snapshot has two studios from $1,895 to $2,395, 19 one-bedroom listings from $2,050 to $3,395, 22 two-bedroom listings from $2,495 to $5,795, and four three-bedroom listings from $3,795 to $6,995. Compare the apartment type with your space and budget.
What can you prepare when your credit score is not enough?
If your credit score is not enough for a particular apartment, the first thing you can prepare is a clear question for the leasing team. This inventory does not say what score is required, whether another review is possible, or which documents affect approval. Ask about those points before you apply so you know the unit's process.
Keep the conversation tied to the specific listing. Give the leasing team the listing name, such as NEW Hollywood Studio Remodel w/ Dishwasher, Pool + Gym!!, and ask for the current credit standard before an application is submitted.
You can also confirm the rent and apartment details at the same time. The live listings include units from $1,895 to $6,995, so the screening conversation should match the home you want. Do not assume that the standard for one listing applies to every unit in the search.
The listing data can help you narrow your choices by rent, bedroom count, ZIP code, and amenities. It cannot decide whether your application will be approved. The leasing team must answer that part.
Bring the listing details
When you contact the leasing team, share the apartment address or listing name. Ask which credit standard and application materials apply to that specific home.
Where can you search the current Los Angeles listings?
You can search the current 14ForRent inventory across 19 ZIP codes and several Los Angeles-area communities. The listings include Hollywood, West Hollywood, Glendale, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, Silver Lake, NoHo, Mid-City, and Fairfax. Search by apartment type first, then check the rent and amenities for each unit.
The ZIP codes represented are 90005, 90019, 90025, 90026, 90028, 90036, 90046, 90048, 90068, 90069, 90210, 90292, 90401, 91030, 91205, 91206, 91403, 91601, and 91604.
The inventory includes units with pools, gyms, balconies, metro access, dishwashers, air conditioning, elevators, rooftop decks, and security systems. Amenities vary by listing. Check the individual listing before you plan around a feature.
Start with a rent range you can manage, such as $1,895 to $2,395 for the studios. Then compare apartment size, ZIP code, and amenities. Once you find a fit, ask the leasing team about the credit requirement for that listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a credit score the only thing landlords review for an apartment?
This Los Angeles listing snapshot cannot answer that question for a landlord or a specific unit. It provides rents, apartment sizes, locations, ZIP codes, and amenities. It does not list credit standards or any other approval rules. Ask the leasing team what they review and which documents they need before you apply. Do not assume that one listing's process applies to every apartment.
Does Los Angeles have apartments with different rent ranges?
Yes. The current Los Angeles inventory has 47 listings from $1,895 to $6,995. Studios range from $1,895 to $2,395. One bedrooms range from $2,050 to $3,395. Two bedrooms range from $2,495 to $5,795. Three bedrooms range from $3,795 to $6,995. The average rent is $3,034, and the median rent is $2,895.
Can you rent an apartment without knowing the landlord’s credit requirement?
You can search the listings without knowing the credit requirement, but this inventory does not tell you whether you will qualify. It does not publish a cutoff for any listing. Before you apply, contact the leasing team for the specific apartment. Ask what credit standard applies and which application materials are required. That gives you the unit-level information the listing snapshot does not provide.
Which apartment sizes are listed in the current Los Angeles inventory?
The inventory includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, and three-bedroom homes. There are two studios, 19 one-bedroom listings, 22 two-bedroom listings, and four three-bedroom listings. Studio rents run from $1,895 to $2,395. One-bedroom rents run from $2,050 to $3,395. Two-bedroom rents run from $2,495 to $5,795, and three-bedroom rents run from $3,795 to $6,995.
Where are the current 14ForRent listings located?
The current listings are spread across Los Angeles and nearby communities. They include Hollywood, West Hollywood, Glendale, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, Silver Lake, NoHo, Mid-City, and Fairfax. The represented ZIP codes include 90005, 90019, 90025, 90026, 90028, 90036, 90046, 90048, 90068, 90069, 90210, 90292, 90401, 91030, 91205, 91206, 91403, 91601, and 91604.
Written by Jason Farone, a licensed Los Angeles rental specialist at 14ForRent. Last reviewed September 26, 2026.