Ladera Heights

Los Angeles, CA

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Ladera Heights - Los Angeles, CA

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Baldwin Hill’s idyllic neighbor

Upscale Great Location Diverse Community Scenic

Nestled south of the famed Baldwin Hills neighborhood, Ladera Heights is one of the most upscale neighborhoods in South Los Angeles. This SoCal neighborhood is gaining popularity for its proximity to tech hubs in Venice and Santa Monica, Culver City, and several developments including SoFi Stadium, the new home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams. Running your errands in Ladera Heights proves easy thanks to the abundance of shopping options, with the Westfield Culver City Mall on one end of the neighborhood and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on the other. West Los Angeles College and Antioch University are located in Ladera Heights as well.

Once home to several celebrities and notable figures, Ladera Heights is known for its gorgeous architectural styles. Complemented by palm-tree-lined streets, Ladera Heights rentals range from mid-century single-story houses to luxurious high-rise condominiums. As a hillside community, many homes here have striking views of LA. The Kenneth J. Hahn Recreational Area at the north end of Ladera Heights also provides spectacular views as well as opportunities for hiking, fishing, and relaxing. Along with a central location and beautiful architecture, Ladera Heights is known for its diverse, close-knit community. With an active neighborhood association, residents rave at the sense of closeness Ladera Heights exudes. Movie screening and neighborhood clean-ups are just two ways the community bonds.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Ladera Heights is $1,815 for one bedroom, $2,571 for two bedrooms, and $3,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ladera Heights has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 670 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,815/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 985 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,571/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,450/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Bob Hope

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