Planning to sell my house in the Bay Area next year and return to LA. We will need to rent while we’re looking to buy. (I intend to get the house I love and from past experience that takes 6 months at minimum.) I was wondering where people list and look for rental houses these days?

I'm a 26 yr old female from Chicago. I have a job opportunity in Beverly Hills (specifically on Rodeo Drive). I will only be communiting to the office one day a week so not too concerned about living super close by.

I don't know the area well but I've got two friends in Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey and was considering living closer to the water. I'll be making $105k and hoping to find a place to live with one or multiple roommates. I'm hoping to pay around $1.5-1.8k total for rent.

I don't know the area super well so really any suggestions on places to live would be excellent! I’d prefer to live close-ish to either Santa Monica or Marina Del Rey since I don't know many people and it'd be nice to be close to friends.

I know this isn’t technically LA, but am thinking of moving to this area of Monterey Park. How is this area and is it safe?

I've been looking on Zillow/Apartments.com etc. at different apartment complexes in Venice/MarVista/Culver City. I'll find an apartment that looks great, then read the reviews about the complex and they'll all be terrible, but then the average will be like 4.9 stars. Does anyone have recommendations for property management companies they've had good experiences with, or ones well-known to avoid? Also, has anyone had luck finding rentals through relators?

If there are any search tips for finding apartments I'd greatly appreciate it!

just curious about all of your thoughts on this

I came to LA with some pretty bad health issues such as MS and potential cancer, and had been slated for some work that was affected by the strike

I currently live in a fairly expensive apartment that is being paid for by a very abusive person in my life, who has been helping me since I got sick.

I would like to get off of this person's support and I am worried if it is not possible in LA ??

I have not had a lot of luck finding server jobs (which are difficult anyway because of my weak limbs). I have a college degree and had one remote job as a designer at one point, but have had really poor luck getting into those types of jobs too?

does it even make sense to try to stay in LA and look for cheaper housing and jobs here? should I try to move somewhere much cheaper? (PS I don't have a family I can go back to or like tons of friends idk)

I am also feeling super nervous if I will even be able to make it without this person's support since I just have had some weird experiences at work since getting sick and sometimes trouble doing the job (like when my limbs were weak at serving-type jobs) but idk.

I know there is disability but my lawyers I talked to are warning me it can be quite far out to get on it and difficult to get approved... I need an interim solution

Good people of LA, I’ll be moving to your city next month and just toured this apartment building. Would love to hear your thoughts/ experience / advice before I pull the trigger 🙏🏽

Hi all, I (28F) have been in LA for years now but I’m looking for advice on somewhere new to settle down. I’m currently in lower Beachwood Dr. My first choice was also actually Los Feliz but I couldn’t get a place I liked in my budget.

I would have liked it here if I had found a place closer to Griffith on a quieter side street, but never found anything available. I’m now right on lower Beachwood (apartment facing the road) and it’s constant people revving it up and down the street, road dust on everything, apartment has a great view but is old and not well maintained and physically shakes from the traffic, I really don’t feel safe biking here because I keep almost getting hit while walking, and any time I need to drive to errands it’s gridlock and crazy drivers to either Hollywood or Los Feliz. The reservoir is awesome but it’s a very slow windy drive to get there and a whole thing packing and unpacking my bike. Everything I can walk to is also VERY expensive, so I never go even though it’s here.

So! I’m looking for somewhere new.

Budget- $2500 for a 1 bed

My ideal wishlist is: some walkability, nearby hiking, green streets that are semi-clean, and commutable at or under 30 mins to Sherman Oaks 3x a week. I originally was worried about the valley because of the heat (don’t want to feel trapped inside) and because I wanted somewhere more eclectic than say Sherman Oaks as I’m an artist, but I can be convinced. I’d love to be able to drive 30 mins or less to a cooler sea breeze hike in the summer. Friends live in: Culver, Pasadena, Studio City, Downey, Hermosa, Miracle Mile

Places I’ve lived:

Palms (2months): really liked being able to do a quick hop to the beach after work, was able to bike around well, fun cheap comedy, really loved having a regular local casual spot but it’s gone now (overland cafe), fun dives, traffic really sucks, no green space to walk to and from what I've seen it's kind of turning into a desert of apartment complexes

Toluca Lake(6 months): nice enough walking to the little strip but seemed a bit boring, I was there at the tail end of Covid though. Hot in the summer!! Did not feel close to parks/nature

Miracle Mile/Park La Brea: loved it, loved running around Pan Pacific Park and loved being near Hollywood Improv and LACMA summer jazz. Spanish architecture is A+. Only moved because the surface streets would make my commute 45-60 mins (I used to be remote).

Pasadena: loved the trees and walkability, love the Huntington, didn’t like that the nearby parks and hikes I tried were packed with lots of trash. Felt a bit far away from fun live entertainment venues and all the “meet new people!” events going on (seemed like a lot of college students and high school cliques at the bars)

Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can try looking? Sorry for the text wall! Also no shade on the neighborhoods I mentioned, they all have their pros and cons and I just gave mine.

Moving from Hollywood bc traffic and tourists began to be too much. He got a new job so we want a bigger space hehe, and KTown has some good prices. Plus this place has parking.

Is this area safe to walk around with my dog, how is traffic?

Housing 12/24-09/25 at G12 South Park DTLA Address is 1200 S Grand Ave. 90015 Sublease a room (bedroom 1) in a 2b2b apartment Dec or Jan to Sep 2025. Rent is 1590 plus utility. Perfect for you if a usc student. 2min walk to usc free shuttle bus stop. Friendly people and staff. Beautiful environment. Swimming pool, BBQ, top floor patio, jacuzzi, gym, pet friendly! Contact me for details!

Can anyone speak to what the job market is looking like for paralegals? Are jobs scarce? I have an associate's degree and a paralegal studies certificate but do paralegal jobs in LA want a Bachelors? Any help is appreciated.

I grew up in the SGV and now live out of state, but my job is sending me to UCLA Medical Center for a month and is covering a place to live. I have a WFH spouse, 2-year-old, and a small dog, and am looking for a decent neighborhood in the area to try to find a short-term rental. I've so-far found some spots in Brentwood (off San Vicente), Sawtelle (near the EXPO Line), and Culver City. But I don't know these areas so well as I haven't visited these neighborhoods in years. I'd like to have a place where my spouse and toddler can go outside to explore and visit parks or go on walks if they desire.

We're also looking at moving long-term back to LA perhaps late next year and using this month as a dry-run on where to eventually live, so hope people aren't upset since I know short term housing can be a sore spot what with the housing crunch in the area :|

Hello! My husband (m25) and I (m25) are leaving our red state when our lease is up next June and we are looking at the Long Beach/Orange County area. Looking for recommendations on apartment buildings that are either gated, have security, or are just more on the safe side. ~$2750-$3250/month, would prefer a 2 bed. Also any neighborhoods or areas to avoid? It's so hard to know those things unless you're from the area. TIA!

I have recently gotten a new job opportunity in Santa Monica and will need to relocate there from the Bay Area. What is the best neighborhood to live close enough to Santa Monica so that my commute would not be more than 30 minutes? I am looking for something around $2000-$2500 for a 1 bedroom. You guys recommend any specific apartment complexes? I understand living within Santa Monica city limits can be like $3000-$4000.

Is this salary sufficient for a single man 1 bed 1 bath . Thinking 1900-2700 for rent. No car payments

Born n raised here . Moving out

Looking at houses there… they seem expensive. Although one is pretty big, for the area, has a huge den but needs some work.

Looking at this area. I don’t think it is technically in the WeHo city limits but would you consider this area “WeHo”? How is it in terms of safety?

Trying to decide between the two. I’m a nurse, husband is in tech. Two young children; 2 and 6. Van nuys 2550 for a 2/2 and SO is 3100. Thoughts? Ty

Looking to move in the next few months, was considering Palms area but the biggest con was the proximity to the freeway. How is this area in terms of traffic, things to do, safety, etc. Thanks!

Hi, LA experts.

I'm looking to rent an ADU-size house (~600 sq ft) in Pasadena, Burbank or Sherman Oaks. Many of the listings I see online are through realtors or agencies. How common is it in LA for these entities to charge a tenant a broker fee (e.g., one month's rent) upon signing a lease?

Thank you!

I just typed this enormous answer for someone who asked how I snagged this apartment last year, and thought it might be useful to more people:

• Get familiar with the management companies and their areas: KmK, The Roberts Company, Miller Desatnik, Sullivan Dituri, Howard Mgmnt, Roque & Mark, Century Properties. I know I am forgetting some. Check listings daily

• I had applied for and got a 1 bd on 10th street. Rent was $2100 with no parking spot. I went back to see it and regretted it because I saw homeless camps and with no parking spot I couldn’t see myself passing them. I didn’t sign the lease and asked them to hold my application for anything that came up

• Literally two days after, they posted my apartment and I called them immediately and asked to be prioritized since they already had my application and I have an 830 credit score.

• My reco from this is if you get acquainted with the companies and their areas, you can expect a certain level of quality. I knew my apartment would be nice because it’s on Montana Ave. So submit an application before they even have the place for you. Howard Management worked well for me

Another system that landed me a great place while at UCLA: scout the area you want to live in on Zillow. Look at the median price and what is the cheapest option. Go to those cheaper places and walk the neighborhood, you are bound to find places not listed online. I snagged a killer apt South of Wilshire with my roommates for about $500 less than those in Westwood Village

Also, do not be afraid to ask for a discount. If it has been sitting on the market, the landlord would be wise to take a cut and get it rented. I told my friend to ask for $200 break and she got it.

Received an offer to work at UCLA West hills. Need suggestions on housing. Should be 20 mins out of the hospital.

The salary sounds amazing, but looking at housing costs is home ownership attainable?

Any suggestions / input on this would be appreciated

Hi all, I'm being encouraged by my company to apply for a position that is based out of LA. It's primarily remote but I'd need to be able to get to the office which is near Santa Monica and the 101 occasionally. The salary would be around $106,000, which is more money than I've ever made in my entire life and why I feel like I really can't say no to this. I'd be coming from Minnesota.

I'm a single 40-year-old guy and am also mind-numbingly boring; between that and mostly WFH a quiet neighborhood is definitely a priority. I neither need nor want a lot of space and would ideally be looking to rent an apartment. As for how far out they consider "LA based," the hiring manager told me "you could probably make San Diego work" and while she may have been exaggerating it seems like I've got quite a bit of flexibility in the region.

Thanks for any advice you have to point me in the right direction!

EDIT: Getting some great suggestions of places to look into, thanks all! And yes, I meant to say the office is near Santa Monica BLVD, that's my bad.

EDIT2: People I've spoken to here about maybe accepting a position in LA have acted like I told them I was planning to move to Somalia, which is ironic because that's exactly how people in rural MN acted when I told them I was moving to the Twin Cities.

How does a nurse afford a house in LA? Prices are just out of this world. Homeownership seems like a dream.

Company have offered for me to move to LA office from UK. Salary will be $95k, would you move for that number?

Currently myself and my wife, my wife would have to get a new job as company won't transfer.

Hello everyone! I’m currently considering/making the plans for moving to LA in June. I’m 21, Black, Queer and professional musician. I’m curious as to if there are any good recommendations to meet other musicians, other queer folk, other young black people or people in general!

I’ve been to LA a few times, but never really felt like I got into the city, just felt like I was doing touristy stuff. I’m from Sacramento so I can probably visit a few times before I make my actual move.

Any recommendations are welcome! I’m excited to learn more about the city, hopefully make some new friends, and maybe find some things that have been missing for me in music and other spaces.

Thank you! :)

Moving to the area soon and need childcare. Another mom friend recommended Bumo to me because they offer drop-in childcare. Has anyone else used them before? What do you use?