Real ADU Rental Rates Across Southern California
Before you use a property-specific written estimate in an ADU, you need to know what it'll earn. Here are real rental rates our clients are achieving across Los Angeles and Orange County.
Los Angeles County Rental Rates
| City | Studio ADU | 1-Bed ADU | 2-Bed ADU |
|------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Los Angeles (Central) | $1,800-$2,200 | $2,200-$2,800 | $2,800-$3,500 |
| Pasadena | $1,900-$2,300 | $2,300-$3,000 | $3,000-$3,800 |
| Glendale | $1,700-$2,100 | $2,100-$2,700 | $2,700-$3,400 |
| Burbank | $1,800-$2,200 | $2,200-$2,800 | $2,800-$3,500 |
| Long Beach | $1,600-$2,000 | $2,000-$2,500 | $2,500-$3,200 |
| Sherman Oaks | $2,000-$2,400 | $2,400-$3,100 | $3,100-$3,800 |
| Arcadia | $2,000-$2,500 | $2,500-$3,200 | $3,200-$4,000 |
| Beverly Hills | $2,500-$3,000 | $3,000-$3,800 | $3,800-$4,500 |
Orange County Rental Rates
| City | Studio ADU | 1-Bed ADU | 2-Bed ADU |
|------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Anaheim | $1,500-$1,900 | $1,900-$2,400 | $2,400-$3,000 |
| Irvine | $2,200-$2,700 | $2,700-$3,400 | $3,400-$4,200 |
| Huntington Beach | $2,000-$2,500 | $2,500-$3,200 | $3,200-$3,800 |
| Newport Beach | $2,500-$3,000 | $3,000-$3,800 | $3,800-$4,500 |
| Fullerton | $1,600-$2,000 | $2,000-$2,500 | $2,500-$3,200 |
| Costa Mesa | $1,800-$2,200 | $2,200-$2,800 | $2,800-$3,500 |
What Affects Your Rental Rate?
Size matters, but not as much as you'd think. A well-designed 500 sq ft one-bedroom can rent for nearly as much as a poorly designed 800 sq ft unit.
Finishes make the difference. Upgrading to quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and modern fixtures can add $200-$400/month to your rent.
Relative construction pricing depends on the site, scope, utilities, design, and finishes; request a property-specific written estimate.
Parking adds $100-$200/month in areas where street parking is limited.
In-unit laundry is a game-changer. Expect $150-$250/month more compared to shared laundry.
Maximizing Your Return
- Furnish it. Furnished ADUs can rent for 30-50% more than unfurnished units. Include the furnishing package in the property-specific written estimate and compare it with the expected rent premium and tenant demand.
- Include utilities. Simplify the rental experience by including water, electric, and internet. Price it into your rent.
- Professional photos. use a property-specific written estimate for professional photography — it'll reduce your vacancy by weeks.
- Target the right tenant. Near a hospital? Market to traveling nurses. Near a university? Target grad students and faculty.
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