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West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

LA’s most walkable city-within-a-city, Sunset Strip, design district, and the best LGBTQ+ scene west of New York.

A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in West Hollywood, Los Angeles: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.

Walkability
88/100
Safety
B+
Noise
64dB
Median price
$12,400/m²
The Sunset Strip for nightlife, Melrose Avenue for shopping, the design district for furniture, and a population that’s skewed gay and creative since the 1970s. The most walkable part of LA.
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What residents say
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I sold my car. In LA. That tells you everything.

r/LosAngeles
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Best LGBTQ+ scene west of NYC.

Reddit
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Walkable but loud. Pick a side street.

Expat forum
Pros and cons

What you get

  • Most walkable part of LA
  • Best LGBTQ+ scene on the West Coast
  • Sunset Strip nightlife at your door

What you give up

  • Top-quartile rent for the area
  • Sunset Boulevard noise
  • Tourist congestion around the Strip
Best for LGBTQ+ residents Creatives Walkability seekers
West Hollywood questions, answered
Is West Hollywood a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Los Angeles?

West Hollywood is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 88/100 and median rent around $12,400 per m². It is best suited for lgbtq+ residents, creatives, walkability seekers. LA’s most walkable city-within-a-city, Sunset Strip, design district, and the best LGBTQ+ scene west of New York.

How much does it cost to rent in West Hollywood, Los Angeles?

Median asking rent in West Hollywood is roughly $12,400 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Los Angeles neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Top-quartile rent for the area. Sunset Boulevard noise

Is West Hollywood a safe neighborhood?

West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood walkable?

Yes, West Hollywood is very walkable, most daily needs are within walking distance. Walk Score: 88/100. Average ambient noise: 64 dB.

What is West Hollywood known for?

The Sunset Strip for nightlife, Melrose Avenue for shopping, the design district for furniture, and a population that’s skewed gay and creative since the 1970s. The most walkable part of LA. Most walkable part of LA. Best LGBTQ+ scene on the West Coast. Sunset Strip nightlife at your door

Who is West Hollywood best for?

West Hollywood is best for lgbtq+ residents, creatives, walkability seekers. LA’s most walkable city-within-a-city, Sunset Strip, design district, and the best LGBTQ+ scene west of New York.

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