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, $4,500. Vote for your favorite below!
West Hollywood
A unit is available in West Hollywood’s French Chateau-style Four Gables complex, which was designed in 1927 by architect Leland Bryant. The one-bedroom features a modern kitchen, built-ins, ornate beams, hardwood floors, Gothic arches, and original turquoise tile in the bathroom. Located on Fountain Avenue, just east of La Cienega Boulevard and walking distance from the Sunset Strip, the unit is renting for $4,400.
Silver Lake
This contemporary, 1,510-square-foot loft-like unit is located near all of the restaurants and cafes on Sunset Boulevard. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom has an in-unit washer and dryer, concrete floors, high ceilings, and a chandelier in the living room. There’s also a balcony overlooking Sunset Junction. It’s renting for $4,600.
Carthay
This Spanish-style unit on the second floor of a duplex is just minutes away from Little Ethiopia. The three-bedroom, two-bath measures 1,725 and holds an original fireplace, hardwood floors, built-ins, a beamed ceiling, an in-unit washer and dryer, and a cute kitchen with white and black checkered floors. Bonus: There’s a huge avocado tree in the backyard. It’s renting for $4,500.
Beverly Grove
Located just north of Melrose Place and east of La Cienega, this unit is minutes away from high-end shopping, the MAK Center, and Alfred’s Coffee. Nestled in a Spanish-style fourplex, the two-bedroom, one-bath has hardwood floors, a fireplace, an onsite laundry room, and a remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The bright unit is renting for $4,450.
Downtown
A loft is available in the big blue jewel that is the Eastern Columbia Building. Opened in 1930, the iconic Art Deco masterpiece was converted to condos in 2006. The 1,730 square-foot loft that’s up for grabs has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, concrete floors, an open living area, lots of windows, and a private outdoor patio. Building amenities include a rooftop pool, a gym, and a spa. It’s renting for $4,500.
Comments
I’d take the Eastern Columbia Building anytime between 2003 & 2012, when DTLA had very high hopes. Nowadays, with the zombie transient population wreaking havoc, I’ll have to go Carthay or Beverly Grove.
By Cleavon Little on 11.14.19 1:45pm
Damn. I clearly need to keep raising the rents in my duplex the max amount allowed by rent control which is 4% this year. who the hell is paying these prices.
By LAoneWay on 11.14.19 4:31pm
A one-bedroom for $4,400? That’s too much for a one-bedroom. I went with the one in Carthay. Three bedrooms for $4,500. Now that’s better.
By Topaz113 on 11.14.19 7:35pm
How the hell is LA more expensive than New York? Madness!
By corner soul on 11.15.19 12:58pm
Who’s able to afford this? Do they need a husband?
By Sol Siddiq on 11.18.19 10:32am