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Silver Lake, CA

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One of LA’s trendiest locales boasts historic roots in Hollywood

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Nicknamed the “Brooklyn of Los Angeles,” Silver Lake has transformed into one of LA’s trendiest locales. The historic city was once home to Walt Disney’s first large studio and has made several appearances on film and TV, including A Star is Born, Fear the Walking Dead, and Bates Motel. Although any renter can enjoy Silver Lake, the city is seen as an enclave for creatives, entertainment industry professionals, and celebrities. Kristen Wiig, Donald Glover, and James Franco are a few of the many stars that have lived in Silver Lake.

Along with its historic roots in Hollywood, Silver Lake is known for its bohemian vibe. Along Sunset Boulevard you’ll find trendy bars, art galleries, authentic restaurants, industrial-chic coffeeshops, and indie music venues. Along with special events, Sunset Triangle Plaza hosts a weekly farmers market. Locals also enjoy being near some of LA’s staple entertainment hubs like Dodger Stadium, Griffith Park, and the Hollywood Bowl, which are all under six miles away. Other popular areas like Downtown LA and Hollywood are convenient to Silver Lake as well.

Complemented by colorful murals, palm trees, and rolling hills, Silver Lake has a variety of available rentals. Although Silver Lake is known as an upscale location, there are some affordable hidden gems that are much cheaper compared to other LA cities. Rentals include brightly colored townhomes, luxury apartments, Mediterranean-style houses, and chic condos. Some rentals even provide a view of the Silver Lake Reservoir, the area’s namesake body of water.

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Dodger Stadium in Silver Lake

An evening view of the Griffith Observatory

The Hollywood Bowl lighting up the night sky

Painted staircase in the city

City skyline

The Silver Lake Reservoir

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Silver Lake, CA is $1,803 for a studio, $2,154 for one bedroom, and $3,273 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silver Lake has decreased by -18.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,154/month
778 Sq Ft
House
$6,856/month
1,490 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,840/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,120/month
1,248 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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

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Good Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

  • Echo Park Lake
  • Marsh Park
  • Chavez Ravine Arboretum
  • Vista Hermosa Natural Park
  • Elysian Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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Living in Silver Lake

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Renters living in Silver Lake pay an average of $2,405/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Los Angeles city average of $2,781. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Silver Lake can expect to pay around $2,650/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $1.7 million compared to the city average of $901,291.

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