Silver Lake, Los Angeles.
LA’s most-loved hipster reservoir, coffee shops, vintage shops, and the actual reservoir.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Silver Lake, Los Angeles: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Best LA neighbourhood for non-drivers, relatively speaking.
I live for the reservoir loop.
Hipster cliché but unbeatable for what it is.
What you get
- Reservoir loop for runners and dog people
- Best indie coffee density in LA
- You can actually walk to things
What you give up
- You still need a car
- Top-quartile rent for LA
- Sunset Blvd traffic
Is Silver Lake a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Los Angeles?
Silver Lake is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 78/100 and median rent around $9,800 per m². It is best suited for creatives, coffee people, singles 25–40. LA’s most-loved hipster reservoir, coffee shops, vintage shops, and the actual reservoir.
How much does it cost to rent in Silver Lake, Los Angeles?
Median asking rent in Silver Lake is roughly $9,800 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Los Angeles neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. You still need a car. Top-quartile rent for LA
Is Silver Lake a safe neighborhood?
Silver Lake is generally safe. Our safety grade is B, based on official USA police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Silver Lake walkable?
Yes, Silver Lake is very walkable, most daily needs are within walking distance. Walk Score: 78/100. Average ambient noise: 56 dB.
What is Silver Lake known for?
A walkable-by-LA-standards hilly neighbourhood with the Silver Lake Reservoir at the centre. Bungalows on the slopes, indie coffee on Sunset Boulevard, and a creative population that’s been there since the early 2000s. Reservoir loop for runners and dog people. Best indie coffee density in LA. You can actually walk to things
Who is Silver Lake best for?
Silver Lake is best for creatives, coffee people, singles 25–40. LA’s most-loved hipster reservoir, coffee shops, vintage shops, and the actual reservoir.
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