Renting in Westwood, Los Angeles

Westwood, Los Angeles is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. 100 rentals are currently available here on EMLAKIE — EMLAKIE adds no broker fee of its own.

Westwood is home to UCLA and Westwood Village, LA's historic movie-premiere district of Art Deco theaters and college-town shops and restaurants — one of the Westside's most walkable neighborhoods, with a mix of student-oriented apartments near campus and quieter, more upscale high-rises and single-family streets further south toward Wilshire Blvd.

Avg. Rent

$7,382/mo

Listings

100

Available Rentals in Westwood, Los Angeles

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UCLA

UCLA's campus borders the neighborhood's north side, making Westwood a natural draw for students, faculty, and staff who want to walk or bike to campus.

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Westwood Village

Westwood Village's Art Deco movie palaces (the Fox Village and Bruin theaters among them) hosted some of Hollywood's biggest premieres for decades and remain active, walkable entertainment anchors.

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Wilshire Corridor High-Rises

The stretch of Wilshire Blvd through southern Westwood, sometimes called "Condo Canyon," is lined with high-rise apartment and condo towers offering doorman buildings and skyline views uncommon elsewhere on the Westside.

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Westwood Memorial Park

A small, unassuming cemetery tucked behind Westwood Village, notable as the final resting place of several Hollywood figures and a quiet historical landmark most visitors don't expect to find there.

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Central Westside Location

Westwood sits within a short drive of Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Santa Monica, and Century City, making it a convenient home base for renters who want easy access across the Westside.

Renter Tips for Westwood, Los Angeles

Buildings closest to UCLA and the Village fill with students and turn over more often, which can mean more noise but also more short-term lease flexibility; the high-rises along the Wilshire corridor and the residential streets south of campus are quieter and skew toward longer-term renters. Parking is worth confirming upfront — Westwood Village gets crowded on weekends and around campus events, and street parking near UCLA can be tight during the school year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westwood a good neighborhood for UCLA students?

Yes — UCLA's campus borders Westwood directly, and the neighborhood has a wide range of apartments within walking distance, alongside Westwood Village's restaurants and shops.

What is Westwood known for?

UCLA, Westwood Village's historic Art Deco movie theaters (a longtime home of Hollywood premieres), and the high-rise condo and apartment towers along the Wilshire corridor.

Is Westwood close to other Westside neighborhoods?

Yes — Westwood is centrally located on the Westside, within a short drive of Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Century City, and Santa Monica.

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