Westwood

Los Angeles, CA

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Westwood - Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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High culture and rarified tastes define this swanky college community.

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Home to UCLA, Westwood lies on the west side of the city and is considered to be one of Los Angeles’ premier neighborhoods. Bordered by Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, and Century City, multimillion dollar homes populate the landscape and students pay a premium to rent near campus.

The university itself serves as a major cultural center for the community, including on-campus attractions (such as the Fowler Museum and the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden) and university-affiliated venues off-campus (The Hammer Museum, the Geffen Playhouse), as well as the presence of thousands of students and faculty members throughout the neighborhood.

Directly south of campus, Westwood Village is a historic shopping district that features blocks of restaurants and businesses catering to both students and the neighborhood’s larger workforce. Many prominent corporations and law offices are found along Wilshire Boulevard, one of the busiest east-west transit corridors across the city.

With direct access to the 405 Freeway, residents of Westwood live only 6 miles east of Santa Monica Beach and 12 miles west of Downtown LA, making it easy to take advantage of the best that Los Angeles has to offer.

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Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Westwood is $2,080 for a studio, $2,843 for one bedroom, $4,034 for two bedrooms, and $5,915 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westwood has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 387 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,080/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 637 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,843/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,018 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,034/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,141 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,915/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 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

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Reviews of Westwood - Los Angeles, CA

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4.3 58 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

Westwood is very walkable community and very safe. The area has many grocery stores and restaurants. The area has alot to do with entertainment so its very fun.

Current Resident

3 years agoNiche Review

As a UCLA undergraduate student, I love that Westwood offers everything I could need—from theatres to grocery stores to salons and restaurants serving cuisines of all types. I would say that products tend to be on the pricier side, but it is LA after all, so it is to be expected. Unfortunately, this definitely extends to the housing prices as well, which is a big issue.

Current Resident

4 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

We chose this neighborhood for the safety, the elementary school, and its proximity to everything including freeways.

Nearby Resident

5 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

Great college campus and great nearby shops. However, very expensive living situation in California so beware of apartments.

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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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Living in Westwood

Cost

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Welcome to the vibrant neighborhood of Westwood in Los Angeles, where your California dream becomes a reality! If you're on the hunt for the perfect rental, prepare to explore an array of options that cater to diverse preferences and budgets. Westwood offers an assortment of rental homes that embody the essence of LA living. For those considering a one-bedroom apartment, you might find units for $2,800 per month. Alternatively, if a house better suits your style, the average rent for a house is around $16,200. For those envisioning a more permanent stay, the average house price typically hovers around $1.52 million. Whether it's the renowned cultural attractions, the bustling local scene, or the sense of community that calls to you, Westwood eagerly invites you to your new rental or future forever home. Get ready to embrace the LA lifestyle and the friendly neighborhood atmosphere in a community that's excited to make you feel right at home!

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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.