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Renting in Westlake, Los Angeles

Westlake, Los Angeles is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. 6 rentals are currently available here on EMLAKIE — EMLAKIE adds no broker fee of its own.

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

$1,121/mo

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6

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$995/mo

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Est. $1,000/mo · E-rent Value™

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Studio1 ba200 sqft

726 South Union Avenue #124Los Angeles, CA

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$995/mo

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Est. $1,000/mo · E-rent Value™

Why you'll like it

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Studio1 ba200 sqft

729 South Union Avenue #210Los Angeles, CA

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View Large All New Studio | Westlake & DTLA Neighborhood | Los Angeles Re-Defining… — $1,495/mo in Los Angeles, CA

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$1,495/mo

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Est. $1,000/mo · E-rent Value™

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Studio1 ba430 sqft

410 Lucas Avenue #ELos Angeles, CA

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View $995 - Studio Apartment at The Charleston in the Westlake area Downtown Los… — $995/mo in Los Angeles, CA

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$995/mo

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Est. $1,000/mo · E-rent Value™

Why you'll like it

On-site property management — help is close by if anything comes up.

Studio1 ba200 sqft

729 South Union Avenue #168Los Angeles, CA

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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.

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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