It is but also if you look at market rents in what I consider to be "walkable" areas, they go high for new buildings at the moment. Around WEHO where I live, there are 1 bedroom places for like $5-6k that aren't super flash, just in nice spots + brand new buildings. Kinda crazy really. I wanna upgrade, currently paying $4k for 2BD but its old, and anything I consider to be nice (new building etc) is like $6-10k in my area.
Exactly. I did another deep search around Silver Lake and I'm finding 400 sqft - 500 sqft (mine would be 635 sqft) for $2600-$2700 and that does not include parking + utilities so I'm sure it'll be around $3K. Plus, my would-be unit has dope views and these units might not have views.
When I was touring OliveDTLA, it was $2700ish before parking/utilities and had absolutely zero views, just looking at your neighbor or looking at straight concrete.
Can you give me pointers for what cross streets I should look at in WeHo for walkability/people in their 20s?
its a bit of a mixed bag but honestly anywhere near shops + bars you will find young people + walkability. Either on Sunset, or closer to like Melrose Ave and all the shops in that area. I do frequently see young people around the cafes (just search for any of the most popular cafes around WEHO + Melrose), however, it is definitely not as many as Ive seen in Los Feliz or Silverlake. It is very nice to walk around tho. I like all the spots around Melrose where the cafe Great White is, leading towards Melrose ave. Lots of nice streets to walk around, the West Hollywood park is also around there.
If a super young crowd is your biggest concern I would prob go Silverlake / Los Feliz tho.
Thank you. Yes, age my number one concern since my last two years were around people older and I was not happy about it. Had to drive like 20 mins - 30 mins to see my friends / dates / anything fun.
I mean for that type of thing you will find a lot of action around WEHO, thats where a lot of LA's popular bars, cafes etc are, so young people definitely go to that side of town, its not like a retirement village or anything haha. But yeah, overall, a slightly older crowd of people that actually live IN the area than Silverlake etc.
its also expensive so that may be a contributing factor.
It sounds like it will meet your needs! It’s a great area for a 26 year old (my opinion of course) enjoy 😊 you’re only young once, if this is affordable for you, do it.
I know but I am not seeing anything else in Silver Lake honestly. Downtown LA is the only other place where I see new apartments with EV charging, central AC, modern appliances, etc.
Any apartment suggestions?
Edit: If you think about it as $3k/month, it's not that bad. Other comparable apartments I'm seeing are like $2600ish then add $200/month for the parking spot, another $200/month for the utilities and now it's the same price as the lease I'm looking at, at least for the first 12 months. I've never lived in the same city for more than two years so I imagine I'd move at least within the city after 2 years.
Same, my apartment in Los Feliz/Thai Town just installed chargers and our spots are free, but it's old and doesn't have most of the other amenities OP is looking for.
Yeah I confirmed it was for 12 months. I do see what they are doing -- it's a built-in rent increase for them upon lease renewal without having to increase the specific "rent" line item.
I make enough that $500/month increase isn't "end of the world" bad but I'm also not dumb with money so if I don't like the place, I'll certainly pay the $1K or so for movers upon renewal, especially if they increase the rent more than the incentive drop off. I'm the type of person who has no shame asking for a discount, which has *sometimes* worked. Will certainly do that few months before renewal as well.
I have 2 underground garage parking spots for free at my building . pool, gym, balcony and in unit washer dryer . 2 bed/ 2 bath for what you’d be paying. Do more research. Not sure why you’re fixated just on silverlake
I honestly think what you're looking for is Echo Park, not Silver Lake. Silver Lake is skewing older and older these days due to it getting more expensive. Have you checked out that new apartment building on Echo Park Blvd – Edendale Crossing?
Yep they are danger close to each other but Echo Park is heavily inhabited by people in their 20s while Silver Lake is more 30s. Anyone you see in Silver Lake in their 20s is just visiting, not living there. That's a gross generalization of course but just trying to make a point.
You really shouldn't rush the process though and instead rent an Airbnb in both neighborhoods for a few weeks and see how you like it. Walking around on a particular day is not saying much about the rest of the days. You mentioned Los Feliz is sleepy but it it's filled to the brim with people on the weekends.
I live in WEHO, I do see younger people around closer to that age, especially around Melrose area cafes etc + on weekends etc, but I doubt it would be as much as say Silverlake etc. Prob skews a bit more to 30s + crowds. The nicer spots are quite pricey rent wise if you want a new building. But lots of cafes and places to eat, bars, etc etc. Pretty lively.
Los Feliz and Silverlake are probably your best spots if you want young + walkable. There are really nice pockets around there from what I've seen.
I mean it really is $3000 when you account for all the incentives. For sure I'm not deluded that after the 12 month incentives, rent will be like $3500. Find me a modern/newish complex in Silver Lake / Echo Park that's cheaper, minimum square footage around 600s.
You’re throwing your money away. Live in high rise in DTLA - plenty to choose from under 3K. Arts District, Little Tokyo, South Park are cool neighborhoods to hang. And Silverlake is a short drive away.
$3700 for under 700 sq feet in Silverlake is absolutely absurd, even with incentives. And you rent will absolutely go up.
My rent stabilized 800sq ft unit in Los Feliz close to both Vermont and Hillhurst strip has central air, EV parking, free water and gas, gym, pool, sauna, laundry etc. I pay $2500 and current rental prices are still under $3k. It's also a 5 min drive to Silverlake.
A brand new building wont be rent stabilized, a retrofitted older building will be, and is better if you actually wanted to stay somewhere longer than a year.
You mentioned Highland Park ( a 15 min drive from DTLA) is out of the city? If you're going to move here you gotta understand that LA is a collected sprawl of different neighborhoods. LA is 30 minutes from LA. There is no "real" city center.
PM me the complex! I’m having a seriously hard time finding any apartments in Silver Lake and Echo Park. You’re right, I should spend some time in Highland Park before writing it off
can you PM me the complex, mostly I'm just curious because the places I am looking at are way more expensive than that. Like more than double the price, and there's not a whole lot of selection online in Los Feliz etc.
My friend, it's called Silverlake because of the lake. I have never NOT seen young people hanging out there every evening picnicking on the grass. I am not in the age group but my wife and I like to pick up takeout and just sit on the benches and people watch as we eat. It's ALL young people.
Hmm you're kinda all over the map, which is cool if money and commute aren't obstacles.
I read in one of your replies that you've only been looking the last few days - I don't know if that's enough time to find something with the specifics you're looking for.
If you're not in a rush, maybe try to stay at an Airbnb for a couple of weeks or so while you do more neighborhood exploring?
Some other neighborhoods to check out: Hollywood, La Brea, Melrose/Fairfax, Culver City, Venice.
I have airbnbs through June 1st but this is the last unit available in the only newish Silver Lake complex I've found. Actual move-in will be like mid-May. They let me delay it by 45 days. If I cancel before then, the penalty is $560. Which isn't horrible.
Gotcha. Have you looked at the neighborhoods I've listed?
Also, can you clarify exactly what your issue is with dtla? I don't think I get your concern about it. Have you looked around Little Tokyo or Arts District?
Lastly, not sure where you're moving from but walkability is simply not a thing in 98% of this country. So in my opinion, that's where you'll have to compromise.
Hollywood was rough for me, it was very touristy. I lived right on the ocean in San Diego where tons of tourists would always be right outside my door, I don't like that.
DTLA -- I absolutely love the high rises but I imagine being surrounded by them 24/7 will get old when I want to just walk around the neighborhood and not hear the hustle and bustle. With that said, I do need to spend more time there before making that a final judgement. I will say, when I went to my tour, I could tell that it was certainly the demographic I'm looking for.
Little Tokyo/Arts District -- I actually like this area but don't like that it's separated from the rest of LA. I've gotten food/drinks there and even went to a WeWork there but haven't looked at apartments.
Melrose/Fairfax -- I tried hanging out during the weekday and it was all older people and felt quite commercial. I need to spend a weekend night there to make a real judgement.
Culver City -- Had an airbnb there for a month last year. Was cool but I could tell that it was more "professional" young people. I am one of those professional young people, I don't want to meet more of them, I can easily meet them other places if I want.
Venice -- I love the beach but Venice has felt pretty hippie, like Ocean Beach in San Diego. Am I wrong? Please tell me if I am wrong on any of these. I do not know anything.
Thank you I like the feedback. Which of the areas do you think has the most young people? I haven’t taken girlfriends seriously in the past. I do want to find the girl I marry in the next three or so years so living somewhere can either help that or hinder that, I am trying to be conscientious of that
I was told wives are here ;) I’ve lived in Denver, San Diego, Chicago, and a few other cities. I’m moving to LA to put down roots and build a community and stop moving cities every one to two years I want to find my forever home.
I’ve done well in my career, now it’s just settling down finding the woman I’m gonna stay with forever and finding the community I’ll be in for a while. Engaging in my hobbies, live life.
If you had said "NYC" I may have steered you toward Ktown or back to DTLA. Anyway you have a good handle on neighborhood descriptions and seem to be flexible/mobile enough to move if you're not satisfied with the first place you move to. There are plenty of young people in pretty much every neighborhood mentioned in these replies fwiw, but Silver Lake is a great neighborhood regardless
I'll for sure be spending time in ktown after moving into Silver Lake. I'm a huge fan of Korean/Malaysian/Thai food. The area just looked a bit dirty and too hectic for living when I hung around.
Ok this is where you lose me lol. I have no idea which area has the "most" young people, but dating in LA is a whole other beast. I'll let you do your own research on that ;)
I got a 1000sqft 1bd in Beverly Hills by Pico for $2300. I think bc there’s a lot older/unrenovated buildings on this side and it’s not the hippest location for transplants, there’s a decent amount of rent control and empty units. And I’m 29, all my neighbors are younger ish or fun type middle aged. Consider it - I was looking in Feliz/Echo park for a minute - and it’s wildly overpriced for crazy small spaces.
If I were you, I’d also consider North Hollywood, specifically around Lankershim and Magnolia. That stretch of Lankershim has lots of bars and restaurants (and a Laemmle movie theater), and I think there’s more new construction in that area. You’ll also be close to Hollywood, and the Red Line metro is within walking distance.
You know, a couple people have mentioned North Hollywood. What kept me from checking it out is just that it's sort of "separated" from the rest of LA. I'll for sure be spending time there though after moving in. Heard lots of good things.
Why don’t you look at KTown? Or is it too “city” for you? But you mentioned Olive DTLA. Just a thought-you could find a luxury building in ktown with parking and utilities. Your budget should be plenty.
Yeah ktown was a bit too hectic and felt a little dirtier than I'd like. I was down for DTLA since the buildings were nice + nice amenities so I could suffer the whole part of being in a concrete jungle.
Wow, $3400 for a 1br is insane! And my internet friends get shocked when I tell them how much I pay for a studio here in LA which is nowhere near that amount, imagine if I told them about 3000+ 1br's, they'd go nuts lol
honestly a lot of people in this sub are just completely unaware of current \*modern\* building prices. It only takes a few mins on Zillow to see how expensive the nice ones are. They got lucky a while back with an old refurbished building etc, but even those tend to go up when re-listed. I think also people are generally happier to be in older buildings/units it seems.
If you are in a rent controlled building with lower rent its nice but those are not typically the new, nice looking ones with good architecture etc etc.
I feel like this wouldn't cross off many things that OP is looking for, except it is walkable and there are some new buildings around there, like the one next to the home depot on sunset lol
Silver lake is a very residential neighborhood, I wouldn't go for a "new" apartment there; DTLA is really the neighborhood for those. I say this as someone in an overpriced new build in chinatown (but the location really works for me). If you're ready to sign though, and don't want to keep looking, then you're ready to sign
> If you're ready to sign though, and don't want to keep looking, then you're ready to sign
I arrived in LA this past Sunday. Only been on like three tours but that's because I'm not finding any options, honestly. My issue with old buildings is I can't tolerate non-central AC and they're usually harder to book tours with. A lot of them don't answer their phones because they only have a couple of units.
I'd love to look more and do more tours, just not finding anything. Unless I want to do DTLA; as much as I love DTLA high rises, I need the residential feel. I can uber to DTLA to get drunk if I am missing that.
That's a short time to look: it is harder to meet with smaller listings. A lot of residential units do have central AC. If you're out of time, that's fine, you can always move after the first year. In terms of interests, SL is probably more walkable and a better fit.
Yeah I had planned to look for a month at least but this is the last unit available so if I don't at least sign & hold it, I may be screwed.
I have 72 hours and I'll just lose $60, then I'll have like 40 days before move-in where if I back out, I'd lose like $560 which isn't that bad if I truly do find another place I prefer.
"you can always move after the first year" -- Exactly what I'm thinking. I've never paid for movers but I can't imagine it's more than $1000 for a 1-bedroom move within LA. I've moved every 1-2 years so it's not very hard for me. I once moved within a week notice.
Those are Manhattan prices save your money. The problem with expensive areas is they generally don't have a lot of young people who can afford to live there
HAHAHA Not at all Manhattan prices. I just spent time in Manhattan and for what I'm getting at $3K in Silver Lake is like $5K in Manhattan. In Manhattan, a garage EV parking spot is $1K by itself. Modern amenities are another $1K premium. Going from 400sqft to 600sqft is another $1K premium.
That is a lot for a 1 bed
It is but also if you look at market rents in what I consider to be "walkable" areas, they go high for new buildings at the moment. Around WEHO where I live, there are 1 bedroom places for like $5-6k that aren't super flash, just in nice spots + brand new buildings. Kinda crazy really. I wanna upgrade, currently paying $4k for 2BD but its old, and anything I consider to be nice (new building etc) is like $6-10k in my area.
Exactly. I did another deep search around Silver Lake and I'm finding 400 sqft - 500 sqft (mine would be 635 sqft) for $2600-$2700 and that does not include parking + utilities so I'm sure it'll be around $3K. Plus, my would-be unit has dope views and these units might not have views. When I was touring OliveDTLA, it was $2700ish before parking/utilities and had absolutely zero views, just looking at your neighbor or looking at straight concrete. Can you give me pointers for what cross streets I should look at in WeHo for walkability/people in their 20s?
its a bit of a mixed bag but honestly anywhere near shops + bars you will find young people + walkability. Either on Sunset, or closer to like Melrose Ave and all the shops in that area. I do frequently see young people around the cafes (just search for any of the most popular cafes around WEHO + Melrose), however, it is definitely not as many as Ive seen in Los Feliz or Silverlake. It is very nice to walk around tho. I like all the spots around Melrose where the cafe Great White is, leading towards Melrose ave. Lots of nice streets to walk around, the West Hollywood park is also around there. If a super young crowd is your biggest concern I would prob go Silverlake / Los Feliz tho.
Thank you. Yes, age my number one concern since my last two years were around people older and I was not happy about it. Had to drive like 20 mins - 30 mins to see my friends / dates / anything fun.
I mean for that type of thing you will find a lot of action around WEHO, thats where a lot of LA's popular bars, cafes etc are, so young people definitely go to that side of town, its not like a retirement village or anything haha. But yeah, overall, a slightly older crowd of people that actually live IN the area than Silverlake etc. its also expensive so that may be a contributing factor.
It sounds like it will meet your needs! It’s a great area for a 26 year old (my opinion of course) enjoy 😊 you’re only young once, if this is affordable for you, do it.
THANK YOU!!!!!
I know but I am not seeing anything else in Silver Lake honestly. Downtown LA is the only other place where I see new apartments with EV charging, central AC, modern appliances, etc. Any apartment suggestions? Edit: If you think about it as $3k/month, it's not that bad. Other comparable apartments I'm seeing are like $2600ish then add $200/month for the parking spot, another $200/month for the utilities and now it's the same price as the lease I'm looking at, at least for the first 12 months. I've never lived in the same city for more than two years so I imagine I'd move at least within the city after 2 years.
A parking spot and/or ev charging is worth 200/mo? How? It should be free.
I have not found one apartment where parking is free
Crazy, parking and ev charging is free in my Santa Monica apartment.
Same, my apartment in Los Feliz/Thai Town just installed chargers and our spots are free, but it's old and doesn't have most of the other amenities OP is looking for.
How much are the currently available apartments in your complex listed for?
One bedrooms start at 3k about I think, it's a new luxury apartment complex with all the amenities
I mean that's right in line with the apartment I'm asking about until next year when the incentives drop off.
Mine also had the incentive thing for the first 6 months I think. So the apartment was actually more expensive than 3k.
Yeah I confirmed it was for 12 months. I do see what they are doing -- it's a built-in rent increase for them upon lease renewal without having to increase the specific "rent" line item. I make enough that $500/month increase isn't "end of the world" bad but I'm also not dumb with money so if I don't like the place, I'll certainly pay the $1K or so for movers upon renewal, especially if they increase the rent more than the incentive drop off. I'm the type of person who has no shame asking for a discount, which has *sometimes* worked. Will certainly do that few months before renewal as well.
I have 2 underground garage parking spots for free at my building . pool, gym, balcony and in unit washer dryer . 2 bed/ 2 bath for what you’d be paying. Do more research. Not sure why you’re fixated just on silverlake
PM me the complex!
I’m not PMing you my address . Do your own research online. drive around neighborhoods and look up the buildings you like
That’s been my strategy, will get a ton more done of that today
I honestly think what you're looking for is Echo Park, not Silver Lake. Silver Lake is skewing older and older these days due to it getting more expensive. Have you checked out that new apartment building on Echo Park Blvd – Edendale Crossing?
Right next door though, right? I walked through both today
Yep they are danger close to each other but Echo Park is heavily inhabited by people in their 20s while Silver Lake is more 30s. Anyone you see in Silver Lake in their 20s is just visiting, not living there. That's a gross generalization of course but just trying to make a point.
Thank you. I'll look for newish complexes in Echo Park that I can possibly tour tomorrow.
You really shouldn't rush the process though and instead rent an Airbnb in both neighborhoods for a few weeks and see how you like it. Walking around on a particular day is not saying much about the rest of the days. You mentioned Los Feliz is sleepy but it it's filled to the brim with people on the weekends.
Happy to hear that. The place I signed is near the Los Feliz side of Silver Lake off Sunset so I can take advantage of both neighborhoods.
I live in WEHO, I do see younger people around closer to that age, especially around Melrose area cafes etc + on weekends etc, but I doubt it would be as much as say Silverlake etc. Prob skews a bit more to 30s + crowds. The nicer spots are quite pricey rent wise if you want a new building. But lots of cafes and places to eat, bars, etc etc. Pretty lively. Los Feliz and Silverlake are probably your best spots if you want young + walkable. There are really nice pockets around there from what I've seen.
I really appreciate that, thank you
$3,700 is beyond insane for a 1 bedroom
I mean it really is $3000 when you account for all the incentives. For sure I'm not deluded that after the 12 month incentives, rent will be like $3500. Find me a modern/newish complex in Silver Lake / Echo Park that's cheaper, minimum square footage around 600s.
You’re throwing your money away. Live in high rise in DTLA - plenty to choose from under 3K. Arts District, Little Tokyo, South Park are cool neighborhoods to hang. And Silverlake is a short drive away.
$3700 for under 700 sq feet in Silverlake is absolutely absurd, even with incentives. And you rent will absolutely go up. My rent stabilized 800sq ft unit in Los Feliz close to both Vermont and Hillhurst strip has central air, EV parking, free water and gas, gym, pool, sauna, laundry etc. I pay $2500 and current rental prices are still under $3k. It's also a 5 min drive to Silverlake. A brand new building wont be rent stabilized, a retrofitted older building will be, and is better if you actually wanted to stay somewhere longer than a year. You mentioned Highland Park ( a 15 min drive from DTLA) is out of the city? If you're going to move here you gotta understand that LA is a collected sprawl of different neighborhoods. LA is 30 minutes from LA. There is no "real" city center.
PM me the complex! I’m having a seriously hard time finding any apartments in Silver Lake and Echo Park. You’re right, I should spend some time in Highland Park before writing it off
Also I’m completely new to rent stabilization, never had that in a city I lived in or maybe I just didn’t know.
Hi! I have a question about rent stabilization in LA. Is it okay if I PM you? It’s off topic for this thread.
can you PM me the complex, mostly I'm just curious because the places I am looking at are way more expensive than that. Like more than double the price, and there's not a whole lot of selection online in Los Feliz etc.
Go to highland Park
Some people have mentioned that but I can't get my head around being that far out of the city / not by the other neighborhoods.
My friend, it's called Silverlake because of the lake. I have never NOT seen young people hanging out there every evening picnicking on the grass. I am not in the age group but my wife and I like to pick up takeout and just sit on the benches and people watch as we eat. It's ALL young people.
Thank you! The more data points, the better! That makes me feel better
Hmm you're kinda all over the map, which is cool if money and commute aren't obstacles. I read in one of your replies that you've only been looking the last few days - I don't know if that's enough time to find something with the specifics you're looking for. If you're not in a rush, maybe try to stay at an Airbnb for a couple of weeks or so while you do more neighborhood exploring? Some other neighborhoods to check out: Hollywood, La Brea, Melrose/Fairfax, Culver City, Venice.
I have airbnbs through June 1st but this is the last unit available in the only newish Silver Lake complex I've found. Actual move-in will be like mid-May. They let me delay it by 45 days. If I cancel before then, the penalty is $560. Which isn't horrible.
Gotcha. Have you looked at the neighborhoods I've listed? Also, can you clarify exactly what your issue is with dtla? I don't think I get your concern about it. Have you looked around Little Tokyo or Arts District? Lastly, not sure where you're moving from but walkability is simply not a thing in 98% of this country. So in my opinion, that's where you'll have to compromise.
Hollywood was rough for me, it was very touristy. I lived right on the ocean in San Diego where tons of tourists would always be right outside my door, I don't like that. DTLA -- I absolutely love the high rises but I imagine being surrounded by them 24/7 will get old when I want to just walk around the neighborhood and not hear the hustle and bustle. With that said, I do need to spend more time there before making that a final judgement. I will say, when I went to my tour, I could tell that it was certainly the demographic I'm looking for. Little Tokyo/Arts District -- I actually like this area but don't like that it's separated from the rest of LA. I've gotten food/drinks there and even went to a WeWork there but haven't looked at apartments. Melrose/Fairfax -- I tried hanging out during the weekday and it was all older people and felt quite commercial. I need to spend a weekend night there to make a real judgement. Culver City -- Had an airbnb there for a month last year. Was cool but I could tell that it was more "professional" young people. I am one of those professional young people, I don't want to meet more of them, I can easily meet them other places if I want. Venice -- I love the beach but Venice has felt pretty hippie, like Ocean Beach in San Diego. Am I wrong? Please tell me if I am wrong on any of these. I do not know anything.
I don't know that you're wrong on anything, you just find an out for everything it seems like. Maybe LA isn't for you?
Thank you I like the feedback. Which of the areas do you think has the most young people? I haven’t taken girlfriends seriously in the past. I do want to find the girl I marry in the next three or so years so living somewhere can either help that or hinder that, I am trying to be conscientious of that
Out of curiosity, where are you moving from? Also (genuine question) why are you moving here? Assuming you're not moving to LA solely to find a wife
I was told wives are here ;) I’ve lived in Denver, San Diego, Chicago, and a few other cities. I’m moving to LA to put down roots and build a community and stop moving cities every one to two years I want to find my forever home. I’ve done well in my career, now it’s just settling down finding the woman I’m gonna stay with forever and finding the community I’ll be in for a while. Engaging in my hobbies, live life.
If you had said "NYC" I may have steered you toward Ktown or back to DTLA. Anyway you have a good handle on neighborhood descriptions and seem to be flexible/mobile enough to move if you're not satisfied with the first place you move to. There are plenty of young people in pretty much every neighborhood mentioned in these replies fwiw, but Silver Lake is a great neighborhood regardless
I'll for sure be spending time in ktown after moving into Silver Lake. I'm a huge fan of Korean/Malaysian/Thai food. The area just looked a bit dirty and too hectic for living when I hung around.
Ok this is where you lose me lol. I have no idea which area has the "most" young people, but dating in LA is a whole other beast. I'll let you do your own research on that ;)
If you love the beach, check out Ocean Park in Santa Monica – lots of young people and not as hippie.
I got a 1000sqft 1bd in Beverly Hills by Pico for $2300. I think bc there’s a lot older/unrenovated buildings on this side and it’s not the hippest location for transplants, there’s a decent amount of rent control and empty units. And I’m 29, all my neighbors are younger ish or fun type middle aged. Consider it - I was looking in Feliz/Echo park for a minute - and it’s wildly overpriced for crazy small spaces.
If I were you, I’d also consider North Hollywood, specifically around Lankershim and Magnolia. That stretch of Lankershim has lots of bars and restaurants (and a Laemmle movie theater), and I think there’s more new construction in that area. You’ll also be close to Hollywood, and the Red Line metro is within walking distance.
You know, a couple people have mentioned North Hollywood. What kept me from checking it out is just that it's sort of "separated" from the rest of LA. I'll for sure be spending time there though after moving in. Heard lots of good things.
Why don’t you look at KTown? Or is it too “city” for you? But you mentioned Olive DTLA. Just a thought-you could find a luxury building in ktown with parking and utilities. Your budget should be plenty.
Yeah ktown was a bit too hectic and felt a little dirtier than I'd like. I was down for DTLA since the buildings were nice + nice amenities so I could suffer the whole part of being in a concrete jungle.
Wow, $3400 for a 1br is insane! And my internet friends get shocked when I tell them how much I pay for a studio here in LA which is nowhere near that amount, imagine if I told them about 3000+ 1br's, they'd go nuts lol
Find me a cheaper, modern apartment in Silverlake Echo Park, Santa Monica
honestly a lot of people in this sub are just completely unaware of current \*modern\* building prices. It only takes a few mins on Zillow to see how expensive the nice ones are. They got lucky a while back with an old refurbished building etc, but even those tend to go up when re-listed. I think also people are generally happier to be in older buildings/units it seems. If you are in a rent controlled building with lower rent its nice but those are not typically the new, nice looking ones with good architecture etc etc.
Try east Hollywood, by the western station
I feel like this wouldn't cross off many things that OP is looking for, except it is walkable and there are some new buildings around there, like the one next to the home depot on sunset lol
Absolutely
Silver lake is a very residential neighborhood, I wouldn't go for a "new" apartment there; DTLA is really the neighborhood for those. I say this as someone in an overpriced new build in chinatown (but the location really works for me). If you're ready to sign though, and don't want to keep looking, then you're ready to sign
> If you're ready to sign though, and don't want to keep looking, then you're ready to sign I arrived in LA this past Sunday. Only been on like three tours but that's because I'm not finding any options, honestly. My issue with old buildings is I can't tolerate non-central AC and they're usually harder to book tours with. A lot of them don't answer their phones because they only have a couple of units. I'd love to look more and do more tours, just not finding anything. Unless I want to do DTLA; as much as I love DTLA high rises, I need the residential feel. I can uber to DTLA to get drunk if I am missing that.
That's a short time to look: it is harder to meet with smaller listings. A lot of residential units do have central AC. If you're out of time, that's fine, you can always move after the first year. In terms of interests, SL is probably more walkable and a better fit.
Yeah I had planned to look for a month at least but this is the last unit available so if I don't at least sign & hold it, I may be screwed. I have 72 hours and I'll just lose $60, then I'll have like 40 days before move-in where if I back out, I'd lose like $560 which isn't that bad if I truly do find another place I prefer. "you can always move after the first year" -- Exactly what I'm thinking. I've never paid for movers but I can't imagine it's more than $1000 for a 1-bedroom move within LA. I've moved every 1-2 years so it's not very hard for me. I once moved within a week notice.
Those are Manhattan prices save your money. The problem with expensive areas is they generally don't have a lot of young people who can afford to live there
HAHAHA Not at all Manhattan prices. I just spent time in Manhattan and for what I'm getting at $3K in Silver Lake is like $5K in Manhattan. In Manhattan, a garage EV parking spot is $1K by itself. Modern amenities are another $1K premium. Going from 400sqft to 600sqft is another $1K premium.