MacArthur Park

Los Angeles, CA

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MacArthur Park - Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

A historic neighborhood ripe for the renting

Up-and-coming Historic Diverse Walkable

MacArthur Park was billed as Los Angeles’ version of New York’s Central Park when it was under construction. Today it has become much more than the green grass and lake that comprise it. The park and the 2.72 mile area that surrounds it — also called Westlake — is one of LA’s most historic neighborhoods.

Victorian homes and apartment complexes characterize the area, but newer developments are going up quickly. On the east side of the park is where you’ll find an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants. Big-box stores will take care of most of your retail needs, while entertainment lovers will appreciate the Staples Center residing just across the 110.

The park is obviously the biggest calling card of the neighborhood, and it has become increasingly well-maintained over the last few years. Enjoy a picnic near the lake and the expansive view of the LA skyline in this up-and-coming locale.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in MacArthur Park is $1,315 for a studio, $1,539 for one bedroom, $2,217 for two bedrooms, and $2,709 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in MacArthur Park has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 427 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,315/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 592 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,539/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 847 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,217/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,194 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,709/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly MacArthur Park - Los Angeles, CA is for everyday living.

Walker's Paradise

94 / 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

83 / 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Bikeable

68 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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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.