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Cheviot Hills
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Why two numbers? Long-term tenants (often in rent-stabilized units) pay less than today's asking prices. Budget from the asking rent, not the resident median.
Rent control: City of Los Angeleshas a Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Most buildings first occupied before October 1978 limit annual increases for sitting tenants; newer buildings at least 15 years old fall under California's statewide cap (AB 1482). Check a specific address with the LA Housing Department's ZIMAS tool before signing.
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Cheviot Hills is a residential neighborhood on Los Angeles's Westside, situated between major commercial corridors. The area is known for its quiet residential character and access to the Metro E Line, which connects to Culver City, Downtown LA, and beyond. It occupies a middle ground on the Westside: more affordable than comparable tree-lined neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades or Brentwood, but pricier than many other parts of LA.
The neighborhood sits at a rank of 46 out of 114 LA neighborhoods overall, reflecting its moderate walkability and transit access. While it does not have the density or abundance of amenities of more urban areas, it offers a more suburban feel with decent public transit options for the Westside.
Living here
Day-to-day life in Cheviot Hills involves a mix of car and foot traffic. You can handle some errands on foot, with about 6 restaurants, 2 coffee spots, and 2 gyms within a short walk, along with parks like Irving Schachter Park and the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. However, a car is useful for errands, as the area ranks 45th for walkability out of 114 neighborhoods. The Metro E Line runs through the neighborhood at Palms Station and nearby at Westwood / Rancho Park Station, making commuting to other parts of LA viable without a car, though transit ranks 15th, better than most of LA, which averages much lower.
Traffic is a real consideration here. The area ranks 85th for traffic exposure, meaning you will encounter heavier congestion than most LA neighborhoods. Air quality is better than average for LA (ranking 13th), and tree canopy, while limited at 14.1 percent, is still notably higher than the LA median.
Who it's for
Cheviot Hills suits renters who want Westside proximity without the premium of Pacific Palisades or Brentwood, and who are willing to drive or use transit for most errands. It works well for those who commute via the Metro E Line and value proximity to Culver City or Downtown. It is less ideal for people who want a highly walkable, car-light lifestyle or those seeking a dense neighborhood with many restaurants and shops nearby.
Environment & livability
Air quality: below the California median for diesel PM exposure.
Air quality here is better than average for the state. Worth noting if you have respiratory sensitivities.
Traffic exposure: high traffic corridor exposure.
This area is near major traffic corridors, linked to higher noise levels, diesel PM, and reduced street-level comfort.
Tree cover: limited tree cover, mostly open streetscape.
Less canopy means more heat exposure and less visual greenery on daily walks. LA County median is around 14% canopy coverage.
Walkability: walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
A mixed walkability area. Good for quick trips on foot, but some destinations will require driving or transit.
Transit: minimal transit access, car strongly recommended.
Very infrequent or no meaningful transit nearby. Car dependency is high in this area.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Metro rail
1 station inside Cheviot Hills, 3 more nearby.
Who lives in Cheviot Hills
Population
8,409
Renters
24%
of households rent
Median age
47
Median income
$201k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Cheviot Hills
2 public schools sit inside this area · 2 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Heights Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 80% | 80% |
| Overland Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 90% | 90% |
Source: California Dept. of Education (directory) and CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2025. We publish these figures as the state reports them and show the same table for every neighborhood. Saktoo does not rate schools, and school data is never part of a neighborhood match score. Attendance boundaries change — confirm the assigned school with the district before relying on it.
Around Cheviot Hills
Yummy.com
Food
AL DENTE · Pasta Shop · Domino's · John O'Groats · KFC
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center · Irving Schachter Park
Bishoy's Gym · Private Fitness Traning
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What the census says about Cheviot Hills
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Cheviot Hills; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 27 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 78%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1955
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 1%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 13%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 99%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 72%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 2,310
- total housing units
Averaged across 5 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Cheviot Hills in the regional index
How Cheviot Hills places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Tree cover, clean air, little traffic
Ranks #35 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Plenty nearby, easy to get around
Ranks #40 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Where police report the fewest incidents
Ranks #63 of 254 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the rent here, and how does it compare?+
New leases run about $3,492 per month as of May 2026. That ranks 105th out of 114 neighborhoods, meaning it is among the pricier areas in LA. Current residents pay a median of $2,900, but that figure includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants; budget from the higher asking rent if you are moving here now.
Do I need a car?+
A car is useful but not mandatory. The Metro E Line provides real transit access (Palms Station is within the neighborhood), ranking 15th for transit among LA areas. However, the area ranks 45th for walkability, so a car makes daily errands more convenient, especially given the high traffic and moderate density.
How is the air quality and tree cover?+
Air quality ranks 13th out of 114 neighborhoods, well below California's diesel PM median, so it is healthier than most of LA. Tree canopy is limited at 14.1 percent, compared to the LA average of 6.2 percent, meaning the area is less shaded but still above-average for the city.
What transit options are nearby?+
Palms Station (Metro E Line) is within the neighborhood, and Westwood / Rancho Park Station is just 0.3 km away, also on the Metro E Line. You can reach Culver City, Downtown LA, and other points via this light rail line.
Is Cheviot Hills walkable?+
Cheviot Hills ranks #68 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in Cheviot Hills?+
A new lease in Cheviot Hills typically asks around $3,492 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $2,900 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number.
Does Cheviot Hills have Metro rail access?+
Yes. Cheviot Hills has 1 Metro rail station within its boundary (Palms), served by the Metro E Line.
How is the air quality in Cheviot Hills?+
Cheviot Hills has below the California median for diesel PM exposure, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 35 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Cheviot Hills?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Cheviot Hills are Pacific Palisades, Laguna Niguel, South Newport Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes.