Renting in Westlake, Los Angeles

Westlake, Los Angeles is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. 4 owner-listed rentals are currently available here on EMLAKIE, with no broker fees.

Westlake sits just west of Downtown LA, wrapped around MacArthur Park and its lake — one of the city's densest, most historically immigrant-shaped neighborhoods, with deep Central American roots along the Alvarado Street and Union Ave corridors. Its pre-war apartment stock, direct subway access into Downtown, and rents well below almost anywhere else this close to the city center make it a longtime landing point for renters who want density and transit over yard space.

Avg. Rent

$1,059/mo

Listings

4

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MacArthur Park

The neighborhood's namesake park, with its lake and palm-lined paths, sits at Westlake's center and hosts a long-running weekend market and free summer concerts at the Levitt Pavilion.

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Metro B/D Line

The Westlake/MacArthur Park subway station puts much of the neighborhood a few minutes from Downtown LA and Koreatown by rail, no car required.

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Central American Corridor

Alvarado Street and Union Ave are lined with Salvadoran and Guatemalan restaurants, bakeries, and markets, reflecting one of LA's largest Central American communities.

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Pre-War Apartment Stock

Westlake has a dense concentration of early-20th-century courtyard and mid-rise apartment buildings, many covered by LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance.

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Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital sits at the neighborhood's eastern edge, a short walk or drive from most Westlake addresses.

Available Rentals in Westlake, Los Angeles

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Renter Tips for Westlake, Los Angeles

Westlake is one of the more affordable neighborhoods this close to Downtown LA, but building age and unit condition vary block to block — ask specifically about parking, since many pre-war buildings have limited or no on-site spaces. Streets directly bordering MacArthur Park see more foot traffic; the residential blocks toward Union Ave and Bonnie Brae are quieter. Always confirm whether a building falls under LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, since that materially affects how much rent can legally increase year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westlake close to Downtown LA?

Yes — Westlake borders Downtown LA's western edge, and the Metro B/D Line's Westlake/MacArthur Park station puts most of the neighborhood a few minutes from Downtown by subway.

What is Westlake known for?

MacArthur Park and its lake, a dense concentration of pre-war apartment buildings, and Alvarado Street's Central American restaurants and markets reflecting the neighborhood's large Salvadoran and Guatemalan community.

Is Westlake more affordable than nearby neighborhoods?

Generally yes — Westlake tends to rent below Koreatown and well below Downtown LA proper, making it one of the more affordable options this close to the city center.

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