University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Royce Hall is one of UCLA's oldest buildings, completed in 1929
The legendary Rose Bowl is home to the UCLA Bruins football team

University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

One of the West Coast’s legendary leaders in scholarship and culture

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UCLA has long been one of the most prestigious universities in the nation, recognized as a “Public Ivy” and serving as one of the city’s premier cultural wellsprings. In addition to the top-notch academic and research functions of the institution, the campus is home to popular attractions like the Fowler Museum and the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. The university also operates the influential Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse nearby. Living close to campus can be a very pricey proposition, with many luxury neighborhoods filling the area. Bordered by Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood and Century City, multimillion dollar homes are par for the course; however, the west side of campus between Gayley Avenue and Veteran Avenue tends to have a fairly wide availability of more budget-friendly apartments and rental houses, allowing many students and faculty members to find convenient accommodations without breaking the bank. Living near UCLA puts you in one of Los Angeles’ most exciting areas, with no shortage of things to occupy your free time. Westwood Village just south of campus is a popular walking district filled with shopping and dining options, multiple country clubs sit within just a few blocks, and beautiful natural areas like Santa Monica Beach and Topanga State Park are only a short drive away.

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Royce Hall is one of UCLA's oldest buildings, completed in 1929

The legendary Rose Bowl is home to the UCLA Bruins football team

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

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 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

  • Mathias Botanical Garden
  • Hannah Carter Japanese Garden
  • Virginia Robinson Gardens
  • Franklin Canyon Park
  • Will Rogers State Historic Park

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Bob Hope

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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.