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Old 04-07-2016, 06:59 AM
 
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Thanks again - keep the feedback coming!

So from the sounds of it, this map from LA.Curbed.com must not be accurate?



Source: The Cheapest and Most Expensive LA Rental Neighborhoods Right Now - Curbed LA


Again, we don't need to focus on specific neighborhoods at this point, because our move could be many months away (if at all), but the above map makes it seem like you can get an apartment in some desirable west side neighborhoods for $2500. Maybe the ones in that price range are dumps? The map is supposed to be "average" prices though.
Yes these are "averages," and Curbed is usually pretty accurate. What they don't explain is that LA (and Santa Monica, and a few other adjacent cities) all are "rent-stabilized" - which skews the averages down a bit. EXG. - I have a family member in Santa Monica whose rent is only $1700 a month in an area where the avg studio-1 brm is anywhere from $2000-$3000.

His apt is older, and he has to fight with the landlord over repairs quite a bit. But he can take his bike and/or surfboard to the beach, and walk to work.
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Old 04-07-2016, 05:21 PM
 
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Yes these are "averages," and Curbed is usually pretty accurate. What they don't explain is that LA (and Santa Monica, and a few other adjacent cities) all are "rent-stabilized" - which skews the averages down a bit. EXG. - I have a family member in Santa Monica whose rent is only $1700 a month in an area where the avg studio-1 brm is anywhere from $2000-$3000.
Ah, that makes sense.
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