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.
I sold my car. In LA. That tells you everything.
Best LGBTQ+ scene west of NYC.
Walkable but loud. Pick a side street.
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
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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