Palos Verdes Estates

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Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Beautiful homes and sprawling parks overlook the Pacific in this southwest LA enclave

Coastal Beach Ocean Scenic Upscale Parks Nature Outdoors Golf Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly

Few communities better exemplify the Mediterranean aesthetic of the Southern California coast better than Palos Verde Estates. With the exception of two small shopping centers (one on the north side and one on the south side), the community is almost entirely residential, with winding neighborhood streets covering the landscape. Laid out by the legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr., the whole city is crisscrossed by large parks and greenbelts, offering a fantastic array of hills, forests, trails, and scenic overlooks right in your backyard. With the exceptional access to nature, low crime rate, and superb public schools, Palos Verdes Estates is a great option for folks raising families. With a rental market incorporating houses, condos, and apartments of every shape and size, there’s something to suit every taste in Palos Verde Estates.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Palos Verdes Estates, CA is $2,830 for one bedroom, $2,322 for two bedrooms, and $4,982 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palos Verdes Estates has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,830/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$10,884/month
2,979 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,295/month
1,206 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

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.

Schools

Montemalaga Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

442 Students

9
out of 10

Lunada Bay Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

315 Students

9
out of 10

Palos Verdes Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

700 Students

9
out of 10

Palos Verdes High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,417 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • South Coast Botanic Garden
  • Point Vicente Interpretive Center
  • Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
  • George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center
  • Forrestal Nature Reserve

Military Bases

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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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.