Westchester

Convenient LA Neighborhood
Westchester, California, is a charming neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, home to LAX and several excellent public and private schools, including Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets (WESM), Loyola Village Elementary School, Loyola Marymount University (LMU), and nearby Pepperdine University.

Between Playa Del Rey and El Segundo, there is ample beach access and grocery shopping. The neighborhood offers entertainment options, such as The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center, with movie theaters, shops, and dining venues. Additionally, Westchester has easy access to nearby entertainment hubs like Runway Playa Vista, which features outdoor concerts during summer months, along with bars and cafes promoting social activities.

Westchester has several parks offering ample green spaces for residents to enjoy outdoor activities. These include recreation areas like Westchester Park, which provides sports facilities such as tennis courts and baseball fields alongside playgrounds perfect for kids; nearby Bluff Creek Fields offer walking trails suitable for strolls or jogging.
What Westchester Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
7.7
social
7.0
management
8.0
Median rents in Westchester
Studio
$
1,875
1 Bedroom
$
2,250
2 Bedroom
$
2,950

Living in
Westchester

Suburban
Safe
Scenic
Accessible
Diverse
Westchester — 9/10 Rating (based on 5 neighborhood reviews)
Playa Vista is an ideal neighborhood for families, offering a perfect blend of safety, comfort, and top-notch infrastructure. While it comes with a higher price tag, the investment is wholly justified by its secure environment, beautifully maintained walking areas, and unparalleled community amenities. Great elementary schools: Playa Vista Elementary and Goethe International Charter School.
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Neighborhood Rating
Sausalito - Villas at Playa Vista
Very safe and clean. We can walk around even at night without any concern. There is no garbage on the street in this area.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Ventana Luxury Rentals
Not too talkative but social
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Malibu - Villas at Playa Vista
Great neighbourhood
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Malibu - Villas at Playa Vista
Small neighborhood near LAX airport.
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Neighborhood Rating
8503 Wiley Post Avenue


Getting to Know
Westchester

Neighborhood Boundaries
grocery
Trader Joe's
Whole Foods
convenience
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
fitness
Pilates at PT Care
Westchester Family YMCA
Westchester Recreation Center
parks
Westchester Skate Plaza
coffee
Starbucks
Starbucks @ Runway
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Best Apartments
in Westchester

Accent
1 Bed $2,798
2 Beds $3,093

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Malibu - Villas at Playa Vista
1 Bed $3,105
2 Beds $3,760

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Sausalito - Villas at Playa Vista
1 Bed $3,315
2 Beds $3,715

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Bell South Bay
Studio $2,910
1 Bed $3,110
2 Beds $3,615

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Pacific Place
Studio $2,362
1 Bed $2,564
2 Beds $3,460

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Park West
Studio $2,105
1 Bed $2,186
2 Beds $2,824

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