Top 10 Most Affordable Place to Rent & Live In Los Angeles County, CA

Finding a place to live in Los Angeles is tough enough as it is, but finding a place that’s safe, affordable, and that fits your personality can be impossible to find. Especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for.

So we decided to compile a list of safe and affordable neighborhoods that have a good social atmosphere (night life, restaurants, parks, etc.). If you think we missed any neighborhoods that are noteworthy please leave them in the comments below.

Few things to note:

Crime information is current up to May 18, 2014.

All crime statistical information is based on the latest six months, Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014 (Source: Los Angeles Times: Crime Mapping Project)

All rent numbers are an average of all available/vacant apartments for each respective neighborhood. (Source: RentOMeter)

The average rent numbers are for 1 bedrooms only. If these prices seem to high, consider finding a roommate, your portion of the rent will be typically half of the price of a 1 bedroom.

10. Lakewood

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 12
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 95
Median Age: 35
Diversity: Medium
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $1,015

9. Winnetka

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 11.1
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 61
Median Age: 32
Diversity: High
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $950

8. Palms

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 9.2
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 42
Median Age: 31
Diversity: High
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $1,250

7. Valley Village

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 8.2
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 21
Median Age: 36
Diversity: Medium
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $1,250

6. Altadena

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 7
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 30
Median Age: 37
Diversity: High
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $1,100

5. Temple City

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 6.9
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 23
Median Age: 38
Diversity: High
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $900

4. Tarzana

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 6.6
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 25
Median Age: 38
Diversity: Medium
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $1,193

3. Mar Vista

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 7
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 25
Median Age: 35
Diversity: High
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $1,250

2. Encino

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 5.6
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 21
Median Age: 42
Diversity: Low
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $895

1. Playa del Rey

Violent Crime Per Capita (10,000): 5.3
Total Violent Crimes (Nov. 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014): 6
Median Age: 38
Diversity: Low
Average Rent/1 Bedroom: $1,520