California State University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

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California State University Los Angeles is a comprehensive public university founded in 1947. Distinguished by its intellectual and cultural diversity, Cal State LA offers a range of academic programs including 60 undergraduate majors, 55 master’s degree programs, and three doctoral programs. CSULA is a powerful engine for social mobility, with nearly 60 percent of students being the first in their families to go to college. Although there is no football team at CSULA, the Golden Eagles play a range of other sports, competing in the NCAA Division II California College Athletic Association. A large number and wide variety of apartments are available for rent in close proximity to Cal State LA. Nearby neighborhoods include South Pasadena, Alhambra, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Downtown Los Angeles. Convenience to the Metrolink, 10 Freeway, and Pasadena Freeway make commuting to campus simple. Things to do outside of campus are plentiful, with access to the San Gabriel Mountains and Pacific Coast beaches as well as museums, cultural centers, sports centers, and the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Angeles, CA is $1,705 for a studio, $2,171 for one bedroom, $2,990 for two bedrooms, and $4,271 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Angeles has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,705/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 612 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,171/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 897 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,990/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,154 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,271/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Third Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

717 Students

Park Western Place Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

528 Students

Overland Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

485 Students

Mayall Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

471 Students

Roscomare Road Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

870 Students

Science Academy STEM Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

536 Students

Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies

Public

Grades 4-12

1,712 Students

Porter Ranch Community

Public

Grades K-8

1,312 Students

George K. Porter Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,009 Students

Science Academy STEM Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

536 Students

Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

452 Students

Middle College High

Public

Grades 9-12

361 Students

Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies

Public

Grades 4-12

1,712 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hollenbeck Lake
  • Audubon Center at Debs Park
  • Elysian Park
  • Chavez Ravine Arboretum
  • Elyria Canyon Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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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.