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West Los Angeles, CA

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Welcome to the eclectic west side of LA

Accessible Great Location Urban Family-Friendly Convenient Eclectic Culture

Nestled along Interstate 10, West Los Angeles is known for being an eclectic neighborhood celebrated for its Japanese eateries and shops along Sawtelle Boulevard. Ramen, sushi, Korean BBQ, and more can be found along this commercial thoroughfare. Residents appreciate the trendy local restaurants, bars, dessert shops, grocers, craft stores, and various other specialty shops in town. West Los Angeles sits adjacent to the Rancho Park Golf Club and Hillcrest Country Club and is directly north of the Santa Monica Airport and just south of the University of California, Los Angeles.

This centrally located area is surrounded by various museums and cultural centers such as the Annenberg Space for Photography and Hammer Museum. Home to Stoner Park, families can enjoy the great outdoors along with a playground, recreation center, outdoor pool, and skate park. West Lost Angeles is approximately 14 miles from downtown, five miles from Santa Monica and Venice Beach, and 10 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Los Angeles, CA is $2,591 for one bedroom, and $3,750 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Los Angeles has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,591/month
573 Sq Ft
House
$9,806/month
2,376 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,500/month
1,333 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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Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mathias Botanical Garden
  • Hannah Carter Japanese Garden
  • Virginia Robinson Gardens
  • Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
  • Will Rogers State Historic Park

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Bob Hope

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