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North Hills, CA Area Guide

A quiet community in the heart of the valley suburbs

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North Hills is a suburban neighborhood in northwestern Los Angeles, roughly twenty-five miles from Downtown. California State University’s Northridge campus sits a few blocks to the west, making North Hills an excellent location for students, faculty, and staff.

Several large shopping centers can be found in the immediate area, with the North Hills Shopping Center on the northwest corner of town anchoring a commercial district that includes everything from a supermarket to the local multiplex movie theater. Much of the rental market is clustered on the east side of the neighborhood, with numerous budget-friendly apartments, condos, and houses available to suit any taste.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Hills, CA is $1,351 for a studio, $1,580 for one bedroom, $1,960 for two bedrooms, and $2,117 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Hills has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,580/month
620 Sq Ft
House
$3,347/month
1,118 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,223/month
900 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cal State Northridge Botanic Garden
  • The Japanese Garden
  • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
  • Lake Balboa
  • Aliso Canyon Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

Top Apartments in North Hills

Houses for Rent in North Hills

Living in North Hills

Cost

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North Hills offers an array of homes that truly capture the essence of LA living. For those considering a one-bedroom apartment, expect to pay around $1,500 per month. Alternatively, if a house is more your style, the average house for rent costs around $2,595 per month. For those envisioning a more permanent stay, the average house price typically hovers around $835,000.

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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.