Silver Lake

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Silver Lake, CA

Area Guide

One of LA’s trendiest locales boasts historic roots in Hollywood

Great Location Historic Trendy Artistic Restaurants Nightlife

Welcome to Silver Lake, where the iconic reservoir serves as the centerpiece of this artistic Los Angeles neighborhood. Nestled in the heart of LA, this community offers diverse housing options, from historic Spanish-style homes to contemporary apartment communities. Current rental market data shows studio apartments averaging $1,808 with 517 square feet, while one-bedroom units command approximately $2,161 for 777 square feet. Larger spaces, typically two-bedroom homes, rent for around $3,284 and provide generous 1,114-square-foot floor plans.

The neighborhood centers around Sunset Junction, where vintage shops and music venues create the area's distinctive character. The Silver Lake Meadow offers impressive views of both the reservoir and downtown LA skyline. Residents appreciate the accessibility of the reservoir's walking paths, the twice-weekly farmers markets, and the area's renowned coffee culture. With its central location, Silver Lake provides easy access to downtown Los Angeles while maintaining its own distinct personality, characterized by tree-lined streets, local boutiques, and independent restaurants.

Explore the City

Dodger Stadium in Silver Lake

An evening view of the Griffith Observatory

The Hollywood Bowl lighting up the night sky

Painted staircase in the city

City skyline

The Silver Lake Reservoir

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Silver Lake, CA is $1,812 for a studio, $2,177 for one bedroom, and $3,830 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silver Lake has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,177/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$6,682/month
1,623 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,298/month
748 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,938/month
1,456 Sq Ft
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Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

57

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Echo Park Lake
  • Marsh Park
  • Chavez Ravine Arboretum
  • Bird Sanctuary
  • Elysian Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

Top Apartments in Silver Lake

Houses for Rent in Silver Lake

Property Management Companies in Silver Lake, CA

Living in Silver Lake

Cost

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Renters living in Silver Lake pay an average of $2,405/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Los Angeles city average of $2,781. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Silver Lake can expect to pay around $2,650/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $1.7 million 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 November 2025.