Suggestions on areas to look for places to live in Downtown LA

[joshualevi]

I would look along Spring St. It is a young, fun neighborhood of downtown that is still transforming like crazy but is the most affordable in downtown. Lots of bars,restaurants & shops nearby. Walk down 7th to Figat7th (Target, Sprinkles, ZARA/H&M coming soon)

On Spring that I recommend:

-NCT Lofts
-Great Republic Lofts
-Lofts at Security Building
-Rowan or El Dorado if you can find a lease

[HappyDude007]

Originally Posted by joshualevi

I would look along Spring St. It is a young, fun neighborhood of downtown that is still transforming like crazy but is the most affordable in downtown. Lots of bars,restaurants & shops nearby. Walk down 7th to Figat7th (Target, Sprinkles, ZARA/H&M coming soon)

On Spring that I recommend:

-NCT Lofts
-Great Republic Lofts
-Lofts at Security Building
-Rowan or El Dorado if you can find a lease

I sincerely appreciate it. I'm will contact these buildings to see it there's availability.

[dodgerclue]

I know a condo that will be available for rent in mid-to-late November. It's a true one bedroom/one bath located in the Financial District, albeit only 550 sf or so. There is in-unit laundry hookups, a great gym in the building, and one parking space. The rent will be around $1600-1700. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks.

[HappyDude007]

Originally Posted by dodgerclue

I know a condo that will be available for rent in mid-to-late November. It's a true one bedroom/one bath located in the Financial District, albeit only 550 sf or so. There is in-unit laundry hookups, a great gym in the building, and one parking space. The rent will be around $1600-1700. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks.

The earlier the better for me. I plan on making a trip to downtown LA Fri or Mon of next week. Please PM me so I can discuss. I want to look at a few places when I'm there.

[HappyDude007]

Originally Posted by JohnG72

While there are 1 Bd, I think you mind want to expand your thoughts a bit as most of the places in DT are lofts.

They do exist such as at the Blackstone and especially in the Little Tokyo places.

Downtown is really the one area where its super easy to use craigslist for listings in your price range. Just be sure to use a map search and you won't have any issues.

I think you might actually enjoy this place:

LUXURY URBAN LIVING with PARKING INCLUDED @ The Medallion Apts.

Its really near to several restaurants and the main bar/nightspot area on Spring. Theres even a couple places on the street level of the building. Theres also ample in building parking included which is super rare in downtown.

Its a short drive on a one way street(Main St) to the 101 where you'll connect to the 60.

Its also not a far walk from Little Tokyo.

As to groceries...you can drive to Ralphs(validated 90 min parking)...its about a 5-10 minute drive down Spring to 8th st, left on Hope. Or its accessible by walking(around a mile) or by Redline with about 7-8 total blocks of walking.

With anything owned by Barry Shy(indicated by name, or by "SB" or "Shybarry") or anything owned by Essex Properties(Santee and Gas Company Lofts...maybe more), be very prepared to lose all of your deposit on move out, or some of it if you go to court and have documented everything well. Total, thats about a third of the properties in Downtown LA(They do not own the Medallion that I posted above).

Very helpful John. Thank you. I plan on visiting places Mon or Tues of next week.