Palms

Location, Location, Location
Though Palms is definitely a neighborhood that falls in between a lot of the more popular West LA areas, the neighborhood still has lots to offer within its own borders. Visit the Museum of Jurassic Technology for an absolutely, unique experience with a diverse collection of exhibits loosely dedicated to the advancement of knowledge or enjoy a highly-rated, chic dinner with the Japanese tasting menu at n/naka.

Renters here love the easy access to everywhere else and more affordable prices. They also find the area to very walkable and convenient with its safe feel and many options for grocery shopping. Palms is home to people from many different walks of life, including students at UCLA and families who find the commute worth the affordable pricing.
What Palms Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
6.6
social
6.2
management
7.0
Median rents in Palms
Studio
$
2,000
1 Bedroom
$
2,250
2 Bedroom
$
3,100

Living in
Palms

Central Location
Quiet
Access to Freeways
Shopping Nearby
Good Eats
Parks
Close to Beach
Safe
Palms — 7.6/10 Rating (based on 42 neighborhood reviews)
Love the neighborhood - a little bit quieter all around but extremely easy to get to campus, get out to the beach, or into downtown Culver City. Street parking is always easy and feels relatively safe when not near the metro. There are a few of great restaurants/bars but not a ton, but easy to get to other areas.
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3333 Motor Ave
It's been great! I have access to everything I need within walking distance or a short drive. There are lots of students, young professionals, and families in the neighborhood so it makes for a vibrant community.
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Keystone/Mentone
I really like Palms and the greater Culver City area. It is close to the metro line so you can take the train to school which has been great. The downtown area of Palms/Culver City is super cute and tons of great restaurants. About a third to a half of my class is out here so there are always plenty of opportunities to socialize. Its also close to Santa Monica (which you can also take the metro to) meaning its easy to get to the beach. Its just a good central location with lots of cute shops and restaurants.
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Woodcliff
Palms feels like being in a city without the rush. It's halfway between downtown and Santa Monica and is walking distance to the metro which goes straight to either in about 30 minutes. There are a lot of local restaurants and it is about a mile to downtown Culver City which has even more restaurants. The area seems to be home primarily to young professionals. It feels extremely safe - other than an occasional stolen package, I haven't heard of any other crime activity in the area.
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3501 Jasmine Ave
I love living in this area. I lived in Culver City before, and now live just over the border in Palms. It's further from campus than where most Anderson students live, but it is also less expensive. I like having a little distance from campus, and living in an area with so many great bars and restaurants.
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Clarington Apartments
As of early 2019, Palms is one of the few neighborhoods on the Westside that remains affordable for students (barely...). The neighborhood is bounded by Venice Blvd to the south, the I-10 to the north, and the I-405 to the West. One of things I like about Palms is how walkable it is. Most building in Palms will be within 15 minutes walking from the metro, downtown Culver City, grocery stores, and bars. The neighborhood is undergoing density increases as newer, larger apartment structures are popping up around the area. Street parking is becoming more difficult to find.
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3519 Clarington Ave
I work in Santa Monica and Palms is within a very reasonable driving distance there. On mornings when I leave and the 10 is quiet, it only takes me 10-15 mins to get to work. Beyond that I can take regular roads into SM and get there within 15-25 mins (always depending on time/day). There are many nearby parks for children. Plenty of grocery store and located between two neighboring towns with large malls. The Costco is only 10 mins away (good traffic times) and you are close enough to the beach! I get to Playa Vista in 15 mins :D Really great, generally quiet neighborhood. Palms is primarily made up of apartments. Very central to traveling wherever you need to go.
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10020 Palms Blvd
Unless you’re facing a main artery, Palms is a quiet and gorgeous neighbourhood with lots of walking space and trees. 99% residential though, you will need to walk to the heart of Culver city (5/20min walk depending on your exact location) for some activity. Great neighbourhood in general
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Keystone-Mentone Apartments
Palms is nice and super close to Culver City. You're about halfway between Santa Monica and DTLA, so it's easy to get to either one. I have never had any issues with safety and there are groceries stores within walking distance along with a bunch of restaurants.
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3601 Hughes Ave
Close to the metro line and downtown Culver which has a lot of nice restaurants and bars. The area is too expensive for what you get though and the homeless population has really increased with COVID.
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3621 Bagley Ave
Very residential and safe.
The neighborhood itself doesn't have much, but our location is just on the border with Culver City, where there are many options.
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3643 Dunn Dr
Palms is a great neighborhood. Close to transit, near lots of restaurants and grocery stores. Quick access to the I-10 and the 405.
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Westwood Villa
Palms feels very safe. There is a lot to do locally, and it is a 30 second bus ride from downtown Culver City.
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Keystone-Mentone Apartments
It's nothing special. For relatively affordable apartments on the Westside, this is your best bet. Lots of young professionals, so there's a decent vibe. Lots of good restaurants with cuisine from all over the globe.

The parks & recreation in the neighborhood are substandard, but you're close enough to Culver City and its parks and bike paths.
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3320 Keystone Ave
Big fan. Close to the metro, cheaper and more options than Culver City
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Chateau Parkside Apartments
Residential and conveniently located to downtown and westside.
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CentrePointe Apartments
Convenient walk to shops and some small restaurants, as well as bus stops. The apartment building is located right next to a main road (Sepulveda Blvd). The neighborhood doesn't feel extremely safe but I haven't felt extremely unsafe either. There are typically people walking around the streets on a day-to-day basis, especially around the shops and bus stops. I recommend being mindful and cautious where you can, just like a general public setting.
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Westdale Pacific
Unpretentious neighborhood close to school by car and bus.
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3725 Motor Ave.
Dirty, high traffic, not nice to walk around in. Very densely populated- tons of apt buildings squished together.
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Keystone-Mentone Apartments
Very nice, safe, young people
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Westside Terrace
Being close to Culver City without paying Culver city prices is the best part about Palms.
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Bagley Regent Apartments
Much better food options than Westwood. Housing is also generally more affordable. Transit is convenient as there are UCLA owned graduate housing just down the street. Walking distance to Culver City which has more expensive bar and food options.
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3630 Mentone Avenue
Great neighborhood. It's very quiet and there are parks littered throughout. Close to downtown Culver City without the price of living in Culver City. Also easy to get to the beach and USC from here.
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3363 Vinton Ave #5
Palms is great! It’s very easy to get to campus on either the green Culver City bus (R6) or the Big Blue Bus (take the 12 or 17). ...if campus ever opens again. It’s also pretty bikable (with a few exceptions). There are also a lot of ways to get involved in the community (Palms neighborhood council, community garden, LATU west side, etc)
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University Housing
Neighborhood is safe with lots of green space, especially good for dog owners. Walking distance to Palms Metro station which takes me to USC campus in about 40 minutes door-to-door. Also you can walk to downtown Culver City with all the restaurants and other businesses. Centrally located between Downtown and Santa Monica, so in a great location to get to either Westside or Downtown.
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3623 Jasmine Ave
Really great location - halfway between Santa Monica and USC campus. Very central to other Westside neighborhoods too. The Expo Metro line is quite convenient too - there are both Palms and Culver City stops. Downtown Culver City is walking distance, and has lots of great restaurants, bars, and even a movie theater.
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Canfield Vistas
The best part about Palms is the central location. You are right next to Culver City and are really not very far from both Santa Monica and Downtown, as well as Westwood, Beverly Hills, and Century City. There are a few fun bars and plenty of food options within walking distance of most Palms residences. Most of the streets have a residential, neighborhood feel. Lots of cute dogs. There are also some massive, German Shepherd-sized raccoons that roam the streets starting around dusk, but they are not violent and are actually pretty cute.
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3714 Kelton Ave.
We’re very close to downtown culver, so there’s accessible nightlife, great food, and lots of activities a stones throw away. But we’re far enough away that the rent is cheaper and the neighborhood is quiet. Traffic is pretty good going to UCLA- about 25 minutes in the morning during rush hour.
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CentrePointe Apartments
Palms is not very walkable itself, but it's easy to walk to downtown Culver City and the adjacent residential neighborhood. Culver has a few big parks and a nice dog park. Downtown Culver City is super walkable and has lots of cute bars, restaurants, shops, and theaters.
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3707 Motor Ave
Kind of sleepy/residential but close to everything and inexpensive. Some great neighborhood gem restaurants and bars, too.
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Palms at Tilden
The Expo line runs through here making public transit actually accessible, and the proximity to Culver City is great. It’s also relatively affordable compared to other places on the west side.
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N/A
Light industrial with apartments and restaurants mixed in. Disapointing lack of good restaurants, but Culver is close by. Downtown Culver City is walkable.
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CentrePointe Apartments
Lots of restaurants, close to Culver City. 100% needing a car to commute to school, close to highway on/off ramp.
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Woodcliff
Good: Residential neighborhood on the other side of Sepulveda is full of families and nice for strolls.

A park is on the other side of the 405 and is easily within walking distance.

Three grocery stores, two Starbucks, one Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf cafes, two pharmacies in the area as well as a handful of restaurants within walking distance. The best cookies in L.A. within driving distance (Zooey's Cookies).

Bad: Area dominated by Sepulveda which is a major road. Ugly: The nature of how busy it is brings in wild card characters walking around area.
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UCLA Apartments South
Close to Culver City, metro, and 10. Mostly residential. Mix of upscale and downscale apartments.
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10776 Rose Ave
Good places to eat and shop nearby; easy freeway access; feels safe
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3745 Military Ave
Great quiet area. Still in a transition phase but close (less than 10 minute) walk to downtown culver
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3540 Dunn Drive
Palms has become much more unsafe in the past year - I don't walk alone after dark or much during the day either. We originally moved here for the proximity to the train and lower price relative to Culver but the area has had a major shift in terms of crime, homelessness, drug addicts, theft, etc.
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10520 National
Quiet, convenient to everything
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11140 Rose Avenue Apartments
Walkable, Diverse
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Keystone-Mentone Apartments
Great place to live!
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Woodcliff
not much to do in Palms. Venice Blvd is dirty and extremely busy.
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CentrePointe Apartments


Getting to Know
Palms

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Santa Monica Fwy to San Diego Fwy
North to South Boundaries: Santa Monica Fwy to Washington Blvd
dining
Cerveteca Taco & Torta Joint
Kabab Grill
n/naka
Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine
grocery
Ralphs
Trader Joe's
convenience
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
Rite Aid
fitness
Hawkins Martial Arts Academy
Red Diamond Yoga
Way of the Warrior Training
West LA Pilates
parks
Media Park
Tellefson Park
Woodbine Park
coffee
Boba Time
C&M Cafe
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Venice Bakery & Restaurant
bus
16-17-316 (bus)
17 (bus)
R12 (bus)
rail
Metro Expo Line (806) (light rail)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Palms includes zip codes 90034, 90064, and 90232
Rent vs Own
72
% of Palms residents are renters
Driving to Work
80
% of Palms residents drive to work
New Construction
4
% of housing units in Palms have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
71
%
<20 units
18
%
20-49 units
11
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
17
%
18 - 34
38
%
35 - 54
27
%
55+
18
%
Unit Mix
7
%
Studio
36
%
1 Bed
38
%
2 Bed
19
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
66
%
Undergrad Student
9
%
Grad Student
6
%
Unemployed
6
%
Retired
11
%

Best Apartments
in Palms

Westwood Villa
Studio $1,985
1 Bed $2,195

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CentrePointe Apartments

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The Meridian

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M Lofts
Studio $1,900
1 Bed $2,200

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UCLA Rose Ave Apts

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3824 Motor Ave
1 Bed $1,699

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