Venice, Los Angeles.
LA’s beach + tech + boardwalk neighbourhood, and the most expensive of the three.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Venice, Los Angeles: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Worth it if you can afford a block off the canals.
Beach commute, tech salary. Hard to leave.
Boardwalk after dark is not for everyone.
What you get
- Beach 5 minutes on foot
- Best tech job density west of downtown
- Walkable for LA standards
What you give up
- Top-quartile prices
- Boardwalk gets rough at night
- Tourist congestion on weekends
Is Venice a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Los Angeles?
Venice is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 84/100 and median rent around $13,200 per m². It is best suited for tech workers, beach people, wealthy creatives. LA’s beach + tech + boardwalk neighbourhood, and the most expensive of the three.
How much does it cost to rent in Venice, Los Angeles?
Median asking rent in Venice is roughly $13,200 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Los Angeles neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Top-quartile prices. Boardwalk gets rough at night
Is Venice a safe neighborhood?
Venice 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 Venice walkable?
Yes, Venice is very walkable, most daily needs are within walking distance. Walk Score: 84/100. Average ambient noise: 58 dB.
What is Venice known for?
The boardwalk for tourists, Abbot Kinney for residents, and the canals for the wealthy. A neighbourhood where Snap and Google sit a block from skate parks and beach clinics. Beach 5 minutes on foot. Best tech job density west of downtown. Walkable for LA standards
Who is Venice best for?
Venice is best for tech workers, beach people, wealthy creatives. LA’s beach + tech + boardwalk neighbourhood, and the most expensive of the three.
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