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Oakwood, CA

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Diverse cuisine and friendly neighbors in Central LA

Urban Restaurants Great Schools Diverse Public Transit

In Central LA lies the happening metropolis of Oakwood, California. Situated just five miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles, Oakwood is an accessible area perfect for commuters. The Vermont/Beverly Station takes locals closer to Los Angeles, and there are an abundance of public bus stops situated throughout the city. Though Oakwood is a lively urban area, there’s a family-friendly vibe stemming from excellent public schools like Alexandria Elementary School.

Check out some of the upscale amenities in Oakwood like the Wilshire Country Club, or test your taste buds at local restaurants featuring a diverse selection of cuisines like California Donuts or Café Gratitude. Markets, specialty shops, and services are all available in Oakwood, along with apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes for rent. The rental options are as diverse as the cuisine selection!

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • MacArthur Park Lake
  • Echo Park Lake
  • La Brea Tar Pits
  • Griffith Observatory
  • Bird Sanctuary

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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† 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.