Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
14%
West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,625
Population
46,773
Renter Mix
76% Rent
Welcome to the eclectic west side of LA
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Great Location
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Urban
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Convenient
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Eclectic
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Culture
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Nestled along Interstate 10, West Los Angeles is known for being an eclectic neighborhood celebrated for its Japanese eateries and shops along Sawtelle Boulevard. Ramen, sushi, Korean BBQ, and more can be found along this commercial thoroughfare. Residents appreciate the trendy local restaurants, bars, dessert shops, grocers, craft stores, and various other specialty shops in town. West Los Angeles sits adjacent to the Rancho Park Golf Club and Hillcrest Country Club and is directly north of the Santa Monica Airport and just south of the University of California, Los Angeles.
This centrally located area is surrounded by various museums and cultural centers such as the Annenberg Space for Photography and Hammer Museum. Home to Stoner Park, families can enjoy the great outdoors along with a playground, recreation center, outdoor pool, and skate park. West Lost Angeles is approximately 14 miles from downtown, five miles from Santa Monica and Venice Beach, and 10 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,442
Average: $130,305
Education
28,739
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,282
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Los Angeles has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
76%
Non-Renters
24%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Los Angeles, CA is $2,111 for a studio, $2,625 for one bedroom, and $3,850 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Los Angeles has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,625/month
578 Sq Ft
House
$10,227/month
1,991 Sq Ft
Condo
$6,244/month
1,379 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Los Angeles, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mathias Botanical Garden
- Hannah Carter Japanese Garden
- Virginia Robinson Gardens
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- Will Rogers State Historic Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Bob Hope
Top Apartments in West Los Angeles
Houses for Rent in West Los Angeles
Property Management Companies in West Los Angeles, CA
Moss & Company
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143
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9,861
Units
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37
Cities
13 Communities in West Los Angeles
Xenon Investment Corporation
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25
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1,094
Units
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8
Cities
6 Communities in West Los Angeles
Lido Equities Management Group, Inc.
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32
Communities
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785
Units
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6
Cities
6 Communities in West Los Angeles
Luxury Investments LLC
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11
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169
Units
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3
Cities
5 Communities in West Los Angeles
Greystar
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3,494
Communities
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960,829
Units
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891
Cities
4 Communities in West Los Angeles
Oakmont Capital Resources
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11
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661
Units
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2
Cities
4 Communities in West Los Angeles
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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.