8,874 Los Angeles, CA, USA apartments for rent

Arts

Of course, LA is most famous for Hollywood and the silver screen. You can visit Universal Studios and Hollywood Boulevard here. There’s more to the Los Angeles art scenes than the movies — LA is home to some great art museums as well. The Getty is one of America’s most famous art museums and is a great place for families. The Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are other major attractions. Music fans will be at home in Los Angeles too — the Los Angeles Performing Arts Center is one of the biggest in the country. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is home to the word-famous Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Opera.

Business & Economy

A major hub of international trade and entertainment — Los Angeles has one of the best economies in the United States and in the world. Aside from trade and entertainment, other major industries in Los Angeles include law, finance, healthcare, music, technology, and fashion. The GDP of Los Angeles is $886 billion, making it the third biggest metropolitan economy after Tokyo and New York. The largest employers in Los Angeles are the County of Los Angeles, University of California Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California.

Climate

Los Angeles is located in sunny southern California — there are only about 30 days of rain per year here, so you can enjoy the beaches virtually year-round. The winters in LA are very mild. Southern California is often said to have the best weather in the world! People who hate having to shovel snow off the driveway or wait for their engines to heat up will especially appreciate the weather here.

Cuisine

There are plenty of ways to eat in Los Angeles. If you are new to the area, you can’t miss In-N-Out Burger — you’ll see why everyone says it’s better than McDonald's. For a great working lunch, check out Phillipe The Original — which offers delicious soup and sandwiches at low prices. If you’re in the mood for fine dining, Providence serves the best seafood in the city. The top Zagat rated restaurants in Los Angeles are N/Naka, Angelini Osteria, Matsushita Restaurant, Providence, and Asanebo.

Demographics

Los Angeles is a multicultural and multilingual city. It is a home to people from 140 countries who speak 224 languages. Ethnic communities reside in small residential pockets know as Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Thai Town, Little Ethiopia, Koreatown. Los Angeles metropolitan area is also home to a substantial Middle Eastern population, the biggest ethnic groups are Armenians and Iranians, who resides mostly in Little Armenia and Tehrangeles.

Education

Past year Los Angeles, CA universities awarded around 118,910 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Los Angeles, CA include 30,137 male students and 42,435 female students. Los Angeles, CA offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $51,442 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the University of Southern California with the majority of graduates. The University of California-Los Angeles and California State University-Northridge hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Los Angeles, CA is 58.9% and 41.1% go to the private colleges.

Health and Safety

The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Los Angeles, CA are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Los Angeles, CA offers a 72 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 81 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 272 to 1 resident.

Historical

Los Angeles is one of America’s most historic cities. To go way back in time, check out the La Brea Tar pits — you can see fossils here! History fans will also want to explore the Old Plaza Church and El Pueblo De Los Ángeles.

Landmarks

Griffith Observatory, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Staples Center, Pantages Theater, La Brea Tar Pits (a must-see for Jurassic Park fans), Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, University of California Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills.

Nightlife

Los Angeles has a world famous nightlife. This is the city to be in if you want to rub shoulders with celebrities while dancing the night away. For a unique nightclub experience, check out Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood. This nightclub has a speakeasy feel, and you can even catch a puppet show here. EDM fans can’t miss Create — this laser light filled dance club is the perfect place to party. Live music fans will enjoy The Mint — this intimate venue regularly hosts world famous musicians since 1937. There’s also plenty to check out in the pub scene. The Black Sheep pub has beer on tap and, rumor has it, the best burger in Los Angeles. The Arts District Brewing Company is another can’t-miss.

Transportation

Los Angeles is a huge city and while there are public transportation options, you’ll want a car. Traffic is pretty intense during peak hours, so plan your commute to avoid them if possible. For those without a car, Los Angeles does offer bus routes run by the Metropolitan Transport authority and light rail lines.