Culver City

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Syd Kronenthal Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Sony Studio

Culver City, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,888

Population

39,379

Renter Mix

48% Rent

Perfectly situated city between California’s cultural and entertainment meccas

Southwestern Style Stucco Architecture Palm Trees

Welcome to Culver City, where Hollywood heritage meets contemporary living. This Los Angeles County city, nicknamed "The Heart of Screenland," maintains its historic character while embracing modern development. The rental market remains competitive, with current average rents ranging from $1,973 for studios to $3,297 for two-bedroom units, showing modest year-over-year increases across most unit sizes. Downtown Culver City and Fox Hills feature diverse housing options, from contemporary apartment communities to classic buildings near cultural destinations.

Downtown Culver City serves as the city's cultural center, anchored by landmarks like the Culver Hotel and Kirk Douglas Theatre. The Culver City Arts District houses numerous galleries, while the Wende Museum offers fascinating Cold War artifacts and exhibits. Residents have access to outdoor recreation via the Ballona Creek Bike Path and local parks, with convenient transportation options including the Metro E Line. The entertainment industry remains central to the area's identity, with Sony Pictures Entertainment and NPR West maintaining production facilities here. The restaurant scene along Washington Boulevard reflects the area's cultural diversity through its many dining establishments. The city's recent street improvements have enhanced walkability and cycling access throughout the downtown area.

Explore the City

Syd Kronenthal Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Sony Studio

Public Art "The Lion's Fountain" Outside of the Culver hotel

People Enjoy Sitting on The Culver Steps

View of The Culver Hotel Across from Culver Steps with a Sunny Courtyard

Demographics

Median Household Income

$115,611

Average: $144,828

Education

20,154

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

21,749

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Culver City has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Culver City, CA is $2,130 for a studio, $2,882 for one bedroom, $3,360 for two bedrooms, and $4,351 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Culver City has increased by 6.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,882/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$6,237/month
1,514 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,768/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,304/month
1,396 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Culver City, CA

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Schools

Linwood E. Howe Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

567 Students

El Marino Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

795 Students

Farragut Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

548 Students

Stoner Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

258 Students

El Rincon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

565 Students

Culver City Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,523 Students

Culver City High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,012 Students

Culver Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access
  • Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
  • Zimmer Children's Museum
  • La Brea Tar Pits
  • Mathias Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Bob Hope

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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.