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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in MacArthur Park is $1,323 for a studio, $1,564 for one bedroom, $2,227 for two bedrooms, and $2,686 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in MacArthur Park has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 434 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,323/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 597 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,564/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 848 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,227/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,190 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,686/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

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

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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.