Spumante is a family-owned Italian restaurant in NoHo
A view of Hollywood from the hills

North Hollywood, CA

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,915

Population

215,500

Renter Mix

68% Rent

A welcome respite from the hectic energy of LA

Artistic Trendy Bohemian

Welcome to North Hollywood, a distinctive neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley where artistic energy meets residential comfort. Known locally as NoHo, this community has evolved from its agricultural beginnings into a cultural destination, anchored by the NoHo Arts District. Current rental options include apartment communities and single-family homes, with average monthly rents starting at $1,773 for studios and reaching $3,605 for four-bedroom units. The area's rental market maintains steady pricing across different unit sizes. Notable areas include the Arts District, the residential streets near Valley Village, and the established communities along Magnolia Boulevard.

The neighborhood centers around landmarks like the El Portal Theatre and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Residents enjoy the North Hollywood Recreation Center, which offers tennis courts, swimming pools, and green spaces for outdoor activities. Transportation became more accessible with the Metro B Line subway station, connecting North Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles and other parts of the city. The area serves students through North Hollywood High School and several private educational institutions. Originally named Lankershim, the community adopted its current name in 1927, though it sits six miles from Hollywood proper. Recent developments, including the NoHo West complex, have added new shopping and dining options while preserving the area's artistic heritage.

Explore the City

Spumante is a family-owned Italian restaurant in NoHo

A view of Hollywood from the hills

The popular Pitfire Pizza is on Lankershim Boulevard

The Iliad Bookshop is one of the LA area's largest used bookstores

Demographics

Median Household Income

$75,415

Average: $102,314

Education

81,655

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

117,985

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 19% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

North Hollywood has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
68%
Non-Renters
32%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Hollywood, CA is $1,758 for a studio, $1,916 for one bedroom, $2,455 for two bedrooms, and $2,999 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Hollywood has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,916/month
615 Sq Ft
House
$6,232/month
1,724 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,230/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,214/month
1,224 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in North Hollywood, CA

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Japanese Garden
  • Sooky Goldman Nature Center
  • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
  • Franklin Canyon Park
  • La Tuna Canyon Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

Top Apartments in North Hollywood

Houses for Rent in North Hollywood

Property Management Companies in North Hollywood, CA

Living in North Hollywood

Cost

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Renters living in North Hollywood pay an average of $2,282/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Los Angeles city average of $2,781. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in North Hollywood can expect to pay around $2,950/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $850,000 compared to the city average of $901,291.

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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.