California State University, Los Angeles

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California State University Los Angeles is a comprehensive public university founded in 1947. Distinguished by its intellectual and cultural diversity, Cal State LA offers a range of academic programs including 60 undergraduate majors, 55 master’s degree programs, and three doctoral programs. CSULA is a powerful engine for social mobility, with nearly 60 percent of students being the first in their families to go to college. Although there is no football team at CSULA, the Golden Eagles play a range of other sports, competing in the NCAA Division II California College Athletic Association.

A large number and wide variety of apartments are available for rent in close proximity to Cal State LA. Nearby neighborhoods include South Pasadena, Alhambra, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Downtown Los Angeles. Convenience to the Metrolink, 10 Freeway, and Pasadena Freeway make commuting to campus simple.

Things to do outside of campus are plentiful, with access to the San Gabriel Mountains and Pacific Coast beaches as well as museums, cultural centers, sports centers, and the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Los Angeles, CA is $1,706 for a studio, $2,168 for one bedroom, $2,996 for two bedrooms, and $4,301 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Angeles has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 456 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,706/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 612 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,168/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 897 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,996/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,166 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,301/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Porter Ranch Community

Public

Grades K-8

1,363 Students

10
out of 10

Third Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

662 Students

10
out of 10

Warner Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

569 Students

10
out of 10

Lanai Road Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

10
out of 10

Broadway Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

511 Students

10
out of 10

Robert Frost Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,384 Students

10
out of 10

Porter Ranch Community

Public

Grades K-8

1,363 Students

10
out of 10

Science Academy STEM Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

467 Students

10
out of 10

Richland Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

297 Students

10
out of 10

Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies

Public

Grades 4-12

1,786 Students

9
out of 10

Science Academy STEM Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

467 Students

10
out of 10

Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

449 Students

10
out of 10

Middle College High

Public

Grades 9-12

365 Students

10
out of 10

Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies

Public

Grades 4-12

1,786 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hollenbeck Lake
  • Audubon Center at Debs Park
  • Elysian Park
  • Chavez Ravine Arboretum
  • Elyria Canyon Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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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.