Los Angeles neighborhood guide
Venice
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Rent in Venice
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.
General information, not legal advice.
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Venice is a Westside neighborhood known for its iconic beachfront culture, vibrant street scene, and dense concentration of restaurants and cafes. The area sits along the coast and draws a mix of long-term residents, artists, and young professionals attracted to the walkable street life and ocean access.
Most daily errands can be done on foot here. You will find about 12 restaurants, 3 coffee spots, and 2 gyms within a short walk of most blocks. Grocery options exist but are somewhat scattered, so you may make multiple trips or rely on delivery for larger hauls.
Venice ranks 8th out of 114 LA neighborhoods for walkability and 12th for overall amenities, reflecting its pedestrian-friendly character and busy commercial corridors. However, tree cover is limited (about 6 percent), and the area sits on an above-average traffic corridor, so expect noise and congestion, especially near main streets.
Living here
Day-to-day life in Venice centers on its pedestrian-friendly commercial spine and proximity to the beach. You can walk to restaurants, coffee shops, and retail without a car for most routines. Public transit access is minimal, so if you need to travel outside the neighborhood regularly, a car becomes important despite the walking culture.
The tradeoff is density and activity. Venice is lively and social, but that means street noise, crowds, and limited green space. Air quality ranks in the moderate range for California. Traffic exposure is above average for the LA area, though not in the worst tier. If you prefer quiet or need parking, budget extra time and money for both.
Who it's for
Venice suits renters who value walkability and a vibrant neighborhood scene over car-free living. It works well for people who can drive when needed (despite good walking options), tolerate street noise and activity, and want to be in the middle of restaurant, cafe, and retail action. Young professionals and established residents comfortable with urban density and willing to pay top-market rent find this area rewarding.
Environment & livability
Air quality: moderate diesel PM exposure for California.
Above the state median, linked to mild long-term respiratory risk in some studies. Worth considering for sensitive households.
Traffic exposure: moderate traffic exposure, below the state median.
Traffic proximity here is better than average for California.
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 Venice
Population
28,652
Renters
59%
of households rent
Median age
41
Median income
$128k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Venice
5 public schools sit inside this area · 4 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 85% | 79% |
| Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 80% | 71% |
| Walgrove Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 51% | 46% |
| Westminster Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 58% | 48% |
| Venice Skills Center Adult | No Data | — | — |
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 Venice
Erewhon · Ralphs · Smart & Final Extra! · Whole Foods Market
Alfred · Bellissimo Venice · Blue Bottle Coffee · Cafe Collage
Abbot's Pizza Company · Alisa: Wine & Friends · American Beauty · Baby Blues BBQ
Abbott Kinney Circle · Admiralty Park · Crescent Place Triangle · Linnie Canal Park
Barry's · CMC Pro Boxing · Gold's Gym · Love Yoga
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What the census says about Venice
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Venice; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 30 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 64%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1962
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 2%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 17%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 95%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 41%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 2 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 7,318
- total housing units
Averaged across 13 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Venice in the regional index
How Venice places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Plenty nearby, easy to get around
Ranks #34 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Venice?+
New leases average about $3,938 per month as of May 2026, which ranks 98th (most expensive) of 114 LA neighborhoods. Current residents pay a median of $2,711, but that reflects long-term and rent-stabilized tenants. Budget from the asking rent for a new lease. Studios run around $2,456 and one-bedrooms around $2,596, with two-bedrooms reaching $3,480.
Do I need a car in Venice?+
Most daily errands can be done on foot, but public transit access is minimal and ranks 36th of 114 neighborhoods. If you work or travel frequently outside Venice, a car is strongly recommended. Even for neighborhood life, some grocery and shopping trips benefit from wheels.
What is the neighborhood like day-to-day?+
Venice is walkable, busy, and social with heavy foot traffic, restaurants, and street activity. Tree cover is limited at about 6 percent, and you will encounter above-average traffic noise and congestion on main streets. It is an urban, lively experience rather than a quiet residential area.
Are there parks and green space?+
About 2 to 3 parks are within a short walk of most blocks, though tree cover across the neighborhood is very limited at under 6 percent. The beach itself is a major recreational resource, but the inland streets are predominantly concrete.
Is Venice walkable?+
Venice ranks #9 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, most daily errands can be done on foot.
What is the average rent in Venice?+
A new lease in Venice typically asks around $3,938 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $2,749 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number. Among 192 current listings on Saktoo, the median asking rent is $4,595.
How is the air quality in Venice?+
Venice has moderate diesel PM exposure for California, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 58 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Venice?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Venice are Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Grove.
How many apartments are available in Venice?+
Saktoo currently tracks 192 active listings in Venice, starting at $1,498 per month.