Highland Park Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide

Gentrifying northeast LA neighborhood with craftsman homes, Latino culture, new hipster businesses, and York Boulevard corridor.

Los Angeles, CAAvg Rent: $2,400/moWalk Score: 75
Walkability
75
Walk Score
Transit
62
Transit Score
Commute
20-30 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good (improving)
Rating

Highland Park Rent Prices

Studio
$1,500
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,900
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,600
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,600
per month

Rent Trend: Rapidly increasing

Neighborhood Character

Vibe & Demographics

Neighborhood Vibe
Gentrifying, diverse, emerging
Demographics
Latino families, young professionals, artists
Best For
Budget-consciousDiversity seekersArtistsGentrification tolerant

Lifestyle & Amenities

Restaurant Scene
Mix of traditional Mexican and new spots
Nightlife
Growing bar scene, casual venues
Schools
Good public schools

Pros & Cons of Living in Highland Park

Pros

  • More affordable
  • Improving rapidly
  • Good food
  • Character

Cons

  • Gentrification tensions
  • Some crime
  • Hilly
  • Transit limited

Parks & Recreation

  • Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
  • Sycamore Grove Park

Public Transit

  • Metro Gold Line
  • Bus lines

Popular Streets

  • York Boulevard
  • Figueroa Street
  • Avenue 50

Key Amenities

  • York Boulevard shops
  • Heritage Square Museum
  • Eagle Rock nearby

Compare with Other Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Santa Monica

2BR Rent:$3,800
Walk Score:88
Beach town, active, upscale

Venice

2BR Rent:$3,500
Walk Score:85
Bohemian, artistic, eclectic

Silver Lake

2BR Rent:$3,200
Walk Score:72
Hipster, artistic, trendy

Culver City

2BR Rent:$3,400
Walk Score:75
Up-and-coming, artistic, diverse

Pasadena

2BR Rent:$3,000
Walk Score:70
Suburban, historic, family-oriented

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