How Much Does Sober Living Cost in Los Angeles? (2026 Prices)

Most sober living homes in Los Angeles County cost $690 to $900 a month, and the typical home lists about $800. That’s based on posted prices from 121 Sober Living Network member homes across LA County, collected in October 2026. Homes on the Westside and in the Valley cost much more, from about $1,000 to $6,000 a month.

What sober living costs in LA County, by price range

Monthly price	Share of homes with a posted price
Under $600	12% (15 homes)
$600–$799	35% (42 homes)
$800–$999	37% (45 homes)
$1,000–$1,499	7% (9 homes)
$1,500–$2,999	5% (6 homes)
$3,000 and up	3% (4 homes)

Prices by area

• Long Beach: typical price about $750 (36 homes with posted prices).
• San Pedro and the Harbor area: about $690 (14 homes).
• Torrance: about $670 (4 homes).
• Covina and Pomona: about $800.
• City of Los Angeles (general listings): about $810 (25 homes).
• Westside and Valley (Venice, Marina del Rey, West LA, Culver City, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills): posted prices range from $1,050 to $6,000.

Browse homes and their posted prices on our Los Angeles sober living page, or compare areas in our neighborhood guide.

What drives the price

• Neighborhood. Rent in Santa Monica or Venice is far higher than in Long Beach or Pomona, and the house price follows.
• Shared or private room. A private room can add hundreds of dollars a month.
• Staff and structure. Homes with live-in managers, on-site mentors, case management or job coaching cost more than peer-run houses.
• Extras. Transportation, gym access, meals and outings are sometimes included and sometimes billed separately.
• Drug testing. Some homes include testing in rent; others charge per test.

Costs people forget to ask about

• Move-in fee or deposit (some homes charge a full month)
• First week or month due up front
• Drug test fees
• Food, if meals aren’t included
• What happens to your deposit if you relapse or leave early

Does insurance pay for sober living?

Usually not. Sober living is housing, not medical treatment, so health insurance rarely covers rent. Most residents pay with their own income, family help or savings. In LA County, some homes hold county-funded beds called Recovery Bridge Housing for people enrolled in outpatient treatment. Ask your treatment program whether you qualify.

Be careful with any home that offers free rent, travel or cash if you enroll in a particular treatment program. Paying for patient referrals is illegal under federal law.

How to keep costs down

• Look beyond the Westside. Long Beach, the Harbor area and the San Gabriel Valley have many homes under $800.
• Ask for a shared room.
• Choose a home near transit so you don’t need a car.
• Plan to work. Most homes expect residents to find a job, and many help with the search.

Next steps

• Compare sober living homes in Los Angeles
• 10 questions to ask before you move in
• How to check that a sober living home is legitimate

This guide is run by Design for Recovery. See our listing policy.