California State University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

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California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles Campus - Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Angeles, CA is $1,711 for a studio, $2,184 for one bedroom, $3,023 for two bedrooms, and $4,266 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Angeles has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 452 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,711/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 613 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,184/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 896 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,023/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,156 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,266/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Schools

Carpenter Community Charter

Public

Grades K-5

863 Students

Welby Way Elementary Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

755 Students

Third Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

717 Students

Castlebay Lane Charter

Public

Grades K-5

666 Students

Pomelo Community Charter

Public

Grades K-5

612 Students

Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

870 Students

Science Academy STEM Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

536 Students

Renaissance Arts Academy

Public

Grades K-12

475 Students

Granada Hills Charter High

Public

Grades K-12

5,927 Students

Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies

Public

Grades K-12

1,712 Students

Science Academy STEM Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

536 Students

Renaissance Arts Academy

Public

Grades K-12

475 Students

Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

452 Students

Middle College High

Public

Grades 9-12

361 Students

Valley International Preparatory High

Public

Grades 9-12

259 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.