Los Angeles Rent Rankings – Westwood is the priciest ranking 4th nationally
For the second straight year, Westwood ranks as the most expensive place to rent an apartment in California with an average rent payment of $4,944.00 a month. It is a 4.1% jump compared to last year. Westwood ranks 4th nationally behind three areas in Manhattan, New York. West Hollywood’s 90048 zip, comes in 2nd at $4,896 and 5th nationally.
Here are other Westside locations that ranked in the top 50 nationally-
Culver City $3,881.00- 26th
Marina Del Rey- $3,804.00- 41st
Santa Monica- $3,787.00- 43rd
Playa Vista- $3,735.00- 45th
Source- Rentcafe.com
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