Baldwin Hills

Los Angeles, CA

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Baldwin Hills - Los Angeles, CA

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An iconic locale with some of the best views in LA

Historic Great Location Community Diverse Outdoors

Since the 1960s, Baldwin Hills has been known as an upscale enclave and cultural hub. Similar to other LA communities, Baldwin Hills was once home to several A-list celebrities like Ray Charles and Tina Turner and has made several appearances on television including HBO’s hit show Insecure. Nestled on winding hills, Baldwin Hills boasts some of the best views in Los Angeles. Although the neighborhood is known as an upscale community, there are some moderately priced rentals available as well. Low-rise apartments and luxurious single-family homes dot the streets of Baldwin Hills.

Along with scenic views, renters are attracted to Baldwin Hills’s diverse, close-knit community and excellent location. Nearby restaurants serve up everything from jerk chicken to seafood. A variety of cultural events like the Leimert Park Village Book Fair and the Pan African Film and Art Festival are held throughout the year at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall. On sunny weekends, you can expect to run into many of your neighbors at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, which runs along the western edge of Baldwin Hills. Hiking trails, plenty of sports courts, and a lake that's well-stocked with catfish make up the highlights of this enormous park. If you’re up for the challenge, take the Culver City Steps to the Baldwin Hills Scenic. Baldwin Hills sits midway between Downtown LA and several beaches via the nearby Santa Monica Freeway.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Baldwin Hills is $515 for a studio, $1,509 for one bedroom, and $1,379 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Baldwin Hills has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $515/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 430 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,509/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 492 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,379/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
  • La Brea Tar Pits
  • Zimmer Children's Museum
  • Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access
  • Natural History Museum of LA County

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Bob Hope

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.