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Hollywood Hills West
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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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Hollywood Hills West is a hillside neighborhood in Central Los Angeles, known for its proximity to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chateau Marmont, and the broader entertainment industry landscape. The area is characterized by tree-lined streets with moderate canopy coverage (ranking 7th of 114 LA neighborhoods for tree cover), giving it a more secluded feel despite its urban location. It sits just 0.7 km from the Hollywood/Highland Station on the Metro B Line, which connects to downtown and across the city.
Living in Hollywood Hills West means accepting a car-dependent lifestyle. The neighborhood ranks 109th of 114 for walkability, meaning most errands require a car or transit. While grocery and restaurant options exist nearby, they are spread out rather than concentrated. The area experiences above-average traffic (ranking 64th of 114), and air quality is below California's median for diesel PM exposure, though it still ranks 15th among LA neighborhoods.
Living here
Day-to-day life here revolves around driving. Within a short walk, you will find about 1.7 coffee spots, 9.5 restaurants, 1 grocery store, 2 gyms, and 1.5 parks, but these are scattered across the hillside geography rather than clustered on walkable blocks. The Trader Joe's covers most grocery needs, while options like The Sun Rose Cafe, Handles Coffee, and casual spots like Tacos Way serve residents, though you will rely on your car to reach them.
The neighborhood has moderate tree cover that keeps things cooler and greener than much of LA, and parks like Havenhurst Park and William S. Hart Park offer some green space. However, you should expect consistent traffic on main corridors and plan trips accordingly. Rent has stayed relatively stable, rising just 0.6% year-over-year as of May 2026.
Who it's for
Hollywood Hills West works for renters who prioritize tree cover, relative quiet, and proximity to Hollywood landmarks over walkability and transit access. It suits professionals with reliable transportation, families who want more space and greenery than denser neighborhoods, and anyone willing to drive for most daily activities. If you need a car-free lifestyle with easy foot traffic to shops and restaurants, this neighborhood will feel isolating.
This is not the place for those seeking an urban, walkable lifestyle or trying to minimize transportation costs.
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: moderate tree cover for the area.
Some shade and green presence on most blocks, above average for dense urban LA neighborhoods.
Walkability: most errands require a car or transit.
Lower intersection density and fewer destinations within walking distance, typical of suburban LA/OC areas.
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
No stations inside Hollywood Hills West, but these are close to its edge.
Who lives in Hollywood Hills West
Population
8,332
Renters
25%
of households rent
Median age
45
Median income
$176k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Hollywood Hills West
1 public school sit inside this area · 1 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderland Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 90% | 91% |
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 Hollywood Hills West
Trader Joe's
Gravite Cafe · Handles Coffee · The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf · The Griddle
Amarone Kitchen & Wine · bb.q Chicken · Burger Lounge · BurgerIM
Havenhurst Park · Laurel Avenue Park · William S. Hart Park
Crunch Fitness · Equinox · Leo Zen · SoulCycle
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What the census says about Hollywood Hills West
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Hollywood Hills West; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 34 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 68%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1959
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 1%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 18%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 98%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 63%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 2 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 5,980
- total housing units
Averaged across 9 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Hollywood Hills West in the regional index
How Hollywood Hills West places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Where growing up led to higher adult earnings
Ranks #64 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the rent like in Hollywood Hills West?+
New leases run about $3,024 per month as of May 2026, ranking 91st of 114 LA neighborhoods (higher than the LA average of about $2,016). A studio averages $1,866, a one-bedroom $2,543, a two-bedroom $2,900, and a three-bedroom $3,501. Current residents pay a lower median of $2,505 because that includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants.
Do I need a car to live here?+
Yes, strongly. The neighborhood ranks 109th of 114 for walkability, meaning most errands require a car or transit. While the Metro B Line's Hollywood/Highland Station is 0.7 km away, the hillside layout and car-oriented design make driving the default for daily life.
What's the air quality and traffic like?+
Air quality ranks 15th of 114 neighborhoods, below California's median for diesel PM exposure. Traffic ranks 64th of 114, meaning above-average congestion on main corridors. These are tradeoffs of a closer-to-urban location compared to more remote hillside areas.
Is there good tree cover and green space?+
Yes, relative to most of LA. The neighborhood ranks 7th of 114 for canopy coverage at 17.3%, making it noticeably greener than average. Parks like Havenhurst Park and William S. Hart Park provide local recreation, though you will drive to reach them.
Is Hollywood Hills West walkable?+
Hollywood Hills West ranks #300 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, most errands require a car or transit.
What is the average rent in Hollywood Hills West?+
A new lease in Hollywood Hills West typically asks around $3,024 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $2,505 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number.
Does Hollywood Hills West have Metro rail access?+
Not within the neighborhood itself, but Hollywood / Highland (Metro B Line) is about 0.7 km from the Hollywood Hills West boundary.
How is the air quality in Hollywood Hills West?+
Hollywood Hills West has below the California median for diesel PM exposure, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 36 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Hollywood Hills West?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Hollywood Hills West are Brentwood, Las Flores Foothills, La Cañada Flintridge and East OC Hills.