City West

Los Angeles, CA

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City West - Los Angeles, CA

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Welcome to the west side of Los Angeles

Urban Suburban Family-Friendly Commuter Great Schools

Nestled along State Route 11, City West is just what you’d expect it to be — it’s directly west of Downtown Los Angeles. Home to hospitals, public schools, and neighborhood parks, City West is the perfect suburb for renters wanting to stay close to the heart of Los Angeles. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes are available for rent in the area, ranging from affordable to upscale. This family-friendly sector of the city provides residents with a break from big-city living while still offering a quick commute for work or leisure. Enjoy scenic views of the city skyline from Vista Hermosa Natural Park or enjoy a free summer concert nearby at Levitt Pavilion.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in City West is $1,535 for a studio, $2,216 for one bedroom, $3,007 for two bedrooms, and $3,783 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in City West has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 438 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,535/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 598 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,216/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 996 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,007/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,339 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,783/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

90

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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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.