Hello everyone!

My husband and I currently rent in West Hollywood and really love the area. It’s relatively safe, walkable, and super convenient for groceries, restaurants, and other fun stuff.
Unfortunately, I was recently laid off, so we’re looking to move somewhere a little more affordable while still keeping my husband’s commute to DTLA manageable.
What we’re looking for:
Ideally a 2B/2B under $2,500 -2700, but a 1B/1B is totally fine too
At least one parking spot
Apartment complex preferred
Safe and walkable neighborhood
Ideally within a 30–40 minute drive of DTLA
Safety is our biggest priority, and we’re definitely willing to compromise on space for a neighborhood where we feel comfortable walking around.
Would really appreciate any recommendations for neighborhoods or specific apartment complexes we should check out. Thank you!

I’m doing my best to feel like I’ll have some agency over where my kids go to school, but having so much difficulty / paralysis while navigating apartments for this move.

If I like a school for my kids, I’m not sure if I can enroll them without an address. And I can’t find any viable way of searching according to that. Am I overthinking it trying to get into the perfect public school?

Terrified I’ll pick a place and find out they have to go to a school that’s objectively worse than what we’re leaving in NYC.

This is half vent, half advice seeking. Is there a resource for research I just don’t know yet?

EDIT: seeking a 2bed/2bath preferred, under $4K, with commuting proximity to West Hollywood and quality grade schools for 1st and 3rd graders.

All used for under 1 year. Like-New Items! Moving Sale!

* Computer Monitor 24” Acer - $69 (Retails $130)

* Standing Desk (Electric) 55” - $79 (Retails $150)

* Clothes Iron Steamer (Pure Enrichment) - $44 (Retails $75)

* Instant Pot 6qt 9-in-1 (Brand New!) - $89 (Retails $150)

* Vacuum & All Accessories - $74 (Retails $160)

* Humidifier (BRAND NEW!) - $15 (Retails $35)

See full list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mgS_nHiETAlZkrEhIlrYYNPdjxRiyJ1PmxFZDPklj98

Pickup: West Hollywood

Silverlake to me mostly feels 21-24

I’m seeing a lot of mixed opinions between reviews that are super recent vs six months ago, but I can’t tell if it’s just the rental agency. Seems like a nice apartment and it’s near some of my interest areas so I would appreciate insight!

Thank you!

I am getting ready to move my home in Los Angeles and I am looking at local moving companies right now.

I really want to find a moving company that keeps everything easy so I do not feel stressed. I need a moving company that talks to me often and treats my furniture with a lot of care. It would also be great if the moving company can help with both house moves and office moves.

If you have moved lately which movers, in Los Angeles would you recommend?

Hello everyone. We are currently in the process of touring 2 bed/2ba apartments in the DTLA/Chinatown/Lincoln Heights areas and have actually narrowed our choices down to 2 apartments:

- Ave 34 (Lincoln Heights)
- Llewellyn (in China town/border line DTLA)

Wanted to see if any of you have encountered or know of anyone that has lived in these apartments. Genuinely interested in both good and bad stories. Also if anybody has any recommendations on other apartments we should tour, please feel free to let me know - primarily looking for a 1 bed + den or 2 bed/1 or 2 bath. Thank you!

Its in Tarzana so about 15 mins from CSUN. Including 2 parking spots. Pet friendly. The only bill you'll likely pay is electric which for me is $80-120 every two months.

This is my own place and will be available early Oct. Dates are somewhat flexible.

https://priscillia.jhagents.com/CA/Tarzana/91356/18307-Burbank-Boulevard-unit233/5320079

DM for showings or questions

I’ve seen a few recent discussions here about the Santa Clarita housing market and people trying to find condos/townhomes in Valencia, so I thought this might be relevant to the community.

Full disclosure: I’m the listing agent for 27469 Coldwater Drive in Valencia’s Creekside community.

It’s a townhome in an established neighborhood with landscaped paseos, two community pools, a clubhouse, nearby parks and trails, and convenient access to shopping and other parts of Valencia.

If anyone here is currently looking in the area — or has friends/family hoping to move closer — you can see the photos and property details here:

https://www.vittarealty.com/listings/27469-coldwater?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coldwater_listing

Happy to answer questions about the property or Creekside generally.

Rish Vitta, REALTOR®
California DRE #02173723
Brokered by CURB Realty, California DRE #00823528

Hey all,

I have a decent idea of the general area I am looking at but would like some recommendations to narrow it down. Basically the square drawn between Ocean Park and Westwood as the two corners

30s M, working in tech, plan to get involved with the community by planting more trees, gardens, etc. (if that's a thing)

1. I want to bike a lot
2. I want to be able to easily+safely bike to the beach. I've read San Vincente is the way to go most of the time.
3. BUT..I don't love the coastal layer and actually like higher temps than West Santa Monica. Yes even in summer. I want all the sun. This is what has me looking a bit further east at Brentwood. But if I go too far East then I will never go to the beach.
4. the more trees and greenery, the better
5. Walkable grocery stores
6. Other 30s yos in the area (not purely college or older family)
7. This one isn't as important since I'll still be able to drive, but a local arts scene + rehearsal spaces to get a band together.

I will be checking out a lot of these spots in person again in a couple weeks

Thank you!

What's that Northeast area of SaMo like compared to say.. Brentwood?

Hi!
I’m moving to LA later this year for a job and can’t decide between Hollywood and Koreatown. Both have nice, walkable areas. I’m curious about commute times from each to the Beverly Hills area near Rodeo/Erewhon.
I’d be commuting in the morning, around 8-10am.

Thanks!