Renting in Fairfax, Los Angeles

Fairfax, Los Angeles is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. 44 rentals are currently available here on EMLAKIE — EMLAKIE adds no broker fee of its own.

The Fairfax District, centered on Fairfax Avenue between Beverly Blvd and Melrose Ave, is one of LA's most layered neighborhoods — historically the heart of the city's Jewish community and still home to Canter's Deli and the Original Farmers Market, while its northern blocks became a global streetwear and sneaker culture destination over the last two decades. The Grove, LACMA, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures all sit at its edge, making it one of the most visited stretches of LA and a genuinely walkable place to live.

Neighborhood boundaries: Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A.; listing-provided neighborhood names may also be used.

Avg. Listed Rent

$10,749/mo

Listings

44

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Historic Jewish Quarter

Fairfax Ave has been the center of LA's Jewish community for generations — Canter's Deli, open since 1948, is still open 24 hours and remains a neighborhood institution.

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Original Farmers Market & The Grove

The Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax has operated since 1934; The Grove, an outdoor shopping and entertainment complex, sits right next to it and draws crowds most days of the week.

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Streetwear Culture

North Fairfax Ave (toward Melrose) became one of the most recognized streetwear and sneaker shopping strips in the country, drawing a younger, fashion-forward crowd to the neighborhood.

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Museum Row

LACMA and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures both sit on Wilshire Blvd at the district's northern edge — a rare concentration of major museums within walking distance.

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Metro D Line

The Metro D Line (Purple Line) Extension's Wilshire/Fairfax station puts the neighborhood on a direct subway line toward Downtown LA and, eventually, the Westside.

Renter Tips for Fairfax, Los Angeles

Units directly on Fairfax Ave get more foot traffic and noise, especially near The Grove and the Melrose end of the strip; the residential side streets a block or two east or west are quieter while still walking distance to everything. This is one of the more tourist-heavy parts of LA, so parking can be tight near Farmers Market and The Grove on weekends — ask whether a unit includes dedicated parking before ruling anything out based on street parking alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfax a good neighborhood for renters without a car?

Yes — it's dense and walkable, with the Original Farmers Market, The Grove, LACMA, and the Academy Museum all in walking distance, plus a Metro D Line (Purple Line) subway station at Wilshire/Fairfax.

What is Fairfax known for?

Historically LA's center of Jewish culture (Canter's Deli, the Original Farmers Market) and, more recently, one of the country's best-known streetwear and sneaker shopping strips along North Fairfax Ave.

Is Fairfax close to museums and entertainment?

Yes — LACMA and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures sit at the district's northern edge on Wilshire Blvd, and The Grove is one of LA's most-visited outdoor shopping and entertainment complexes.

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