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West Hollywood, CA Local Guide

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West Hollywood Overview

West Hollywood features many upscale and low-rent city apartments with the trendiest shops worldwide available at your doorstep. The city?s adjacent hills are perfect for many outdoor activities. You can relax in various parks after a long day of explorations. The weather is always perfect irrespective of the season.

What is the history of West Hollywood?

West Hollywood and what is now known as Sunset Strip was at one time a main traveling route to reach the ranches and farms west of Los Angeles toward the Pacific Ocean. The area expanded in growth and population with the working class in the late 1800s when Moses Sherman established the area as the town of Sherman, where it soon began being utilized by the Los Angeles Pacific Railroad as a home for its shops and rail cars. During this era, Sherman was not officially a part of the City of Los Angeles, but was part of Los Angeles County. Because it was not officially part of the city of Los Angeles where gambling was illegal, in the 1920s West Hollywood saw growth in casinos and nightlife that eventually faded over time. In the 1980s West Hollywood was heavily populated by renters. As rental rates were sky rocketing around LA at the time, the residents of West Hollywood banded together and moved to incorporate West Hollywood officially as it's own city where they could maintain the area's own rent control laws.

How is the weather in West Hollywood?

Temperatures range between highs of 36ø Celsius and lows of 11ø with August being the hottest and December being the coolest. During summer, little or no rain is expected.

How do I get around town?

Flyaway shuttle buses are available at the LAX if you do not want to buy or lease a car. The mass transit options network the entire city featuring cabs and METRO buses operated by different companies and Redline Metro rail that is available depending on the location of your apartment in West Hollywood.

What is the West Hollywood commute like?

Pacific Coast Highway is flooded with traffic especially during rush hour. You may want to avoid moving during these hours. Nonetheless, when in West Hollywood, you can join the Sunset Boulevard and turn to your right when going to the coast. It is an excellent drive compared to the freeway.

What are the local media outlets?

Utilizing all that Los Angeles has to offer as a hub for media, West Hollywood offers its residents a number of options for media and news.

Why live in West Hollywood, CA?

Apartments in West Hollywood, CA are excellent living destinations since the city has many natural and developed attractions within it and nearby. Although you will need a car or transit to get around the greater Los Angeles area, West Hollywood proper is one of the most walk-able city in all of California enabling you to explore many places quickly without spending a lot of time and money on your commute. The nearby hills are perfect for plethora outdoor activities. You can easily get out of the apartment and enjoy picnicking, hiking, backpacking, or biking expeditions. If you want to explore the city, you can go to the museums or attend cultural events and festivals. You can also relax in the city parks. There is plenty to do!

What West Hollywood landmarks should I see?

West Hollywood has many types of landmarks with almost all of them developed to commemorate various past events that shaped the progressive growth of the city. They include avenues, Saint Victor Catholic Church, archaic buildings, design centers, gateway projects, and celebrity hangouts easily accessible from the apartments around the city.

What is there to do around West Hollywood?

Many excursion options are available for you residents of West Hollywood apartments including trolley tours, shopping, and getting your sugar rush. You can also visit the Sunset Strip, Westlake Recording Studios, explore the various music venues, or hang out with celebrities at the SoHo house.

Any annual festivals or West Hollywood events to know?

Some of the notable events include CA Culture Festival, Sherman Oaks Street Fair, Connect Film Festival, Sunset Strip Music Festival, Santa Monica Festival, and the Simply Divine Festival. Outfest, West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, and Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance are the other famous annual events that you might enjoy attending in West Hollywood.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

This region offers an eclectic mix of activities fit for getaways, bashes, shopping sprees, or walks down memory lanes in museums. You can check out the street art on Melrose, explore museum row, or dive deeply into the Sunset Strip?s Nightlife. The city parks are perfect for relaxation while watching people. For those wanting to escape the city, Wine-lovers can head up the PCH and head to California's wine country, while beach lovers have easy access to the beaches up and down the Pacific Coast too. Just a 4 to 5 hour drive away, Las Vegas provides another fantastic vacation destination to get out of the city and enjoy some gambling and nightlife.

Where is the best place to move in West Hollywood?

Since West Hollywood is small enough and highly walk-able, you can find great apartments all over the city. The Sunset Strip area is very popular since it takes you close to the nightlife and the fun. For those who may be on a budget, apartments adjacent to the freeway may be an excellent option and could offer quicker access to the other areas of Los Angeles.

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Getting Around West Hollywood, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hollywood

How much are Studio apartments in West Hollywood?

There are currently 862 Studio Apartments in West Hollywood with rent ranges from $1,095 to $7,656 with an average price of $2,288.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Hollywood Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Hollywood ranges from $1,087 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,977.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Hollywood cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Hollywood range from $1,300 to $20,950. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,115.

How expensive are West Hollywood Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 515 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Hollywood on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,966 to $30,000 - averaging $5,823 for the location.

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