LA apartment rentals: What $2,800 rents you right now

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent or buy for a certain dollar amount in various LA 'hoods. We've found five rentals within $100 of today’s price: $2,800.

↑ Atwater Village is a cute neighborhood, and this 1940s bungalow fits right in. The apartment has wood floors, built-ins, and vintage tile in the bathrooms, and with two bedrooms and a terraced garden out back, the house has space for roommates or kids. Rent is $2,895.

↑ This nearly 1,200-square-foot loft in South Park has a wall of huge windows, a handsome galley kitchen, a private bedroom space, and a little office nook. Rent is $2,900.

↑ Located north of the 134 Freeway, this charming Glendale Spanish-style house holds three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The house features hardwood floors, a backyard with fruit trees, and a spacious if dated kitchen. Rent is $2,850.

↑ The exact location of this West Hollywood rental is not disclosed, but the listing claims it’s a “short drive” to pretty much everything, from Trader Joe’s to Runyon Canyon. The bungalow holds two bedrooms, one bathroom, a dishwasher, and laundry machines. Rent is $2,800.

↑ For this much rent, tenants should be able to smell the fresh beach air, and in this Malibu, that’s possible. Located just north of the Pacific Coast Highway near Paradise Cove, this upper-level, two-bedroom apartment offers fancy countertops, a communal pool, and the chance to live that beachy lifestyle. Rent is $2,750.

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