City West

Los Angeles, CA

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City West - Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

Welcome to the west side of Los Angeles

Urban Suburban Family-Friendly Commuter Great Schools

Nestled along State Route 11, City West is just what you’d expect it to be — it’s directly west of Downtown Los Angeles. Home to hospitals, public schools, and neighborhood parks, City West is the perfect suburb for renters wanting to stay close to the heart of Los Angeles. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes are available for rent in the area, ranging from affordable to upscale. This family-friendly sector of the city provides residents with a break from big-city living while still offering a quick commute for work or leisure. Enjoy scenic views of the city skyline from Vista Hermosa Natural Park or enjoy a free summer concert nearby at Levitt Pavilion.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in City West is $1,542 for a studio, $2,282 for one bedroom, $3,041 for two bedrooms, and $3,432 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in City West has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 438 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,542/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 613 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,282/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,041/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,313 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,432/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.