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Renting a Property in Los Angeles - Westwood

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Jane Realty BRE# 01439865

Renting a Property in Los Angeles

You are moving to Los Angeles and are looking for a rental property.

I thought it might be useful if I broke down the Los Angeles rental property market by area to help you make your decision.

Here we will discuss rental properties available in Westwood.

Westwood, in West Los Angeles, is home to UCLA, and as such, rental properties are at a premium with a mix of:

Single family homes – there are presently 16 available from $4,500 to $25,000 per month

Condos – there are presently 69 available from $1,800 to $29,000 per month.

Of course this is what is available on the MLS.  There are Westwood rental properties not listed, but then you would not be able to utilize the services of a Realtor® who will do the leg work for you and identify the kind of property you are looking for.  Renting a property in Los Angeles is no mean feat.  Why not leave the hard work to someone who can make your life easier.

It is easier to search for Westwood rental properties with your specific criteria when using the MLS.  You can search for the following criteria for example:

No of bedrooms
Laundry inside the unit
Pool
Pets allowed
Type of building
Square footage

Also, if you want a full amenity building you would be renting on The Wilshire Corridor, and those units you are probably only going to find through a Realtor®.

Search Westwood condos for rent

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Comments (18)

Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Jane, this will be so helpful to people relocating to Los Angelas!

May 21, 2011 08:43 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Maria,  thank you.

May 21, 2011 09:00 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Jane - Very nicely done.  This would be the place to go to find an LA Westwood rental.  Those units at the Carlyle are awesome.

May 21, 2011 10:01 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Jane

You are clearly the expert in the Westwood real estate market from sales to rentals. Lots of good information here for those looking to rent.

Jeff

May 21, 2011 10:23 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Very Nice presentation Jane. 

May 21, 2011 10:35 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Jane, another well presented blog on your Westwood real estate market.  You always go the extra steps to show case your market.

May 21, 2011 10:37 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Barbara,  the Carlyle IS awesome.  Just rented a unit there for my clients.

Jeff,  thank you very much.

Tammy,  thank you also,

Juli,  thanks, I appreciate it.

May 21, 2011 11:13 AM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Great post Jane. Rentals are great option.

May 21, 2011 02:36 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Mitchell,  they are until you are ready for the big purchase.

May 21, 2011 02:52 PM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

So, I see that I cannot afford to rent anything in Westwood - are there any rental properties which might have room for a live in maid? ( no cooking or cleaning )  Maybe a lovely single family home with a view or just a condo near shopping.

May 23, 2011 04:13 PM
Scott Hayes
(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX
Realty Austin, Broker Associate

Jane,

Not only are you presenting a great local post for renters. It is also a service to those of us who should be inspired to do similar posts to our market. I for one, most certainly will benefit from studying your model

May 24, 2011 04:44 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Jane, great Localism post...that's quite a spread in rentals...I think it's interesting the the top condo rental is more monthly than a single family home.

May 28, 2011 12:14 PM
Rob Kittle
Kittle Real Estate - Fort Collins, CO
"We Specialize, You Benefit!" -Kittle Real Estate

Great breakdown on the Los Angeles Real Estate Market. I am inspired by what you have done! This is very helpful to those who are looking for a home/rental in Los Angeles. Good Luck and more success on your market!

Jun 16, 2011 07:23 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Jane, Congratulations, your post have been "FEATURED" at Posts to Localism. Continued happiness and success!.

Aug 02, 2011 02:23 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Thank you all.  For some reason I missed your comments, but appreciate them.

Aug 02, 2011 06:05 AM
Joanne Louise Stevens
Keller Williams Realty Los Angeles-Brentwood - Los Angeles, CA
Realtor - Serving Brentwood and Surrounding Cities

Your information is a great guide for those looking to rent in Los Angeles!  Bravo on your post!

Aug 04, 2011 05:20 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Joanne, thank you kindly.

Aug 04, 2011 05:25 PM
Sherri Berry
Reliant Realty, Murfreesboro - Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro TN Homes & Real Estate

Loved your post Jane!  This would be extremely helpful for indiividuals moving to Westwood.  I'm with Viginia and would have to be a live in maid at those prices!  Amazing how different prices are across the country.  

Sep 07, 2011 01:10 AM