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Gramercy Park
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Rent in Gramercy Park
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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How Gramercy Park scores for you
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Gramercy Park is a South Los Angeles neighborhood with a straightforward character: it's residential, walkable for daily needs, and home to two parks that anchor community life. The area sits in what locals know as South LA, with a mix of single-family homes and smaller apartment buildings typical of the region.
New leases here run about $2,489 per month, making it moderately priced for LA (rank 19 of 114 neighborhoods). The neighborhood ranks 13th for walkability, meaning you can handle most errands on foot, but transit access is minimal (rank 84), so a car is strongly recommended for getting around the broader city.
Living here
Day-to-day life centers on local essentials within a short walk: about three restaurants, one grocery store (Superior Grocers is a main option), and one park per small neighborhood hex. The area has above-average traffic exposure compared to LA overall and very limited tree cover (rank 75 for canopy), so summers feel hot and shade is scarce. Air quality is a genuine strength here, ranking 6th out of 114 neighborhoods for low diesel PM exposure, well below California medians.
You will need a car for most trips beyond the neighborhood. There are no rail stations nearby, so getting to jobs or entertainment across LA requires driving or a longer bus commute. If you work locally or can manage remote work, the walkability and affordable-to-moderate rent make daily life manageable.
Who it's for
Gramercy Park works best for renters who work nearby or have flexibility around commuting, value a quiet residential setting over nightlife or dense amenities, and want to avoid the higher rents of trendier neighborhoods. It's a practical choice for families, essential workers based in South LA, and anyone prioritizing air quality and walkable local errands over transit convenience.
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: above-average traffic corridor exposure.
Higher traffic proximity correlates with elevated noise, diesel emissions, and reduced pedestrian comfort on nearby streets.
Tree cover: very limited tree cover, predominantly concrete.
Low canopy areas tend to run hotter and feel more exposed. Research links tree cover to lower ambient temperatures and improved pedestrian comfort.
Walkability: most daily errands can be done on foot.
High intersection density and destination access. The kind of area where a car is optional for daily life.
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.
Who lives in Gramercy Park
Population
10,699
Renters
40%
of households rent
Median age
43
Median income
$85k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Gramercy Park
3 public schools sit inside this area · 3 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 30% | 27% |
| Manhattan Place Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 12% | 8% |
| TEACH Academy of TechnologiesCharter Intermediate/Middle/Junior High | 5-8 | 12% | 4% |
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 Gramercy Park
Superior Grocers
Domino's · Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen · McDonald's
Jesse Owens Community Regional Park
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What the census says about Gramercy Park
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Gramercy Park; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 34 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 74%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1946
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 6%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 3%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 91%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 67%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 922
- total housing units
Averaged across 2 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car here?+
Yes. There is no rail access (rank 84 for transit), so a car is strongly recommended for getting around LA. You can walk to local groceries and restaurants, but almost any trip beyond the immediate neighborhood will require driving.
What's the rent like?+
New leases average about $2,489 per month (as of May 2026), ranking 19th for affordability across LA neighborhoods. Current residents pay a median of $1,450, but that figure includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants; budget based on the asking rent of $2,489.
Is the air quality good?+
Yes. Gramercy Park ranks 6th out of 114 neighborhoods for air quality, with low diesel PM exposure well below California medians. This is a genuine environmental strength of the area compared to most of LA.
Can I do errands on foot?+
Mostly yes for daily basics. The neighborhood ranks 13th for walkability, with about three restaurants, one grocery store, and one park within a short walk. Beyond that, you will need a car.
Is Gramercy Park walkable?+
Gramercy Park ranks #15 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, most daily errands can be done on foot.
What is the average rent in Gramercy Park?+
A new lease in Gramercy Park typically asks around $2,489 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $1,450 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number.
How is the air quality in Gramercy Park?+
Gramercy Park has below the California median for diesel PM exposure, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 26 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Gramercy Park?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Gramercy Park are Chesterfield Square, Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, Manchester Square and Leimert Park.