Apartments for Rent in the Hollywood Hills
Canyon quiet, city views, and Runyon Canyon hiking — minutes above the Sunset Strip.
What is it like to rent in the Hollywood Hills?
By Jason Farone, Founder of 14ForRent · Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Hollywood Hills apartments rent for about $1,800–$2,400 for a studio, $2,300–$3,200 for a one-bedroom, and $3,200–$5,500 for a two-bedroom, with a premium for canyon views. This hillside neighborhood north of Sunset trades walkability for quiet, greenery, and Runyon Canyon hiking at your door. Roads wind and parking is tight, so most renters drive. City-of-LA rent stabilization covers older buildings. See current listings below.
The Hollywood Hills rise directly north of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip, where the street grid gives way to winding canyon roads — Laurel Canyon, Nichols Canyon, and the hillside streets around Hillside Avenue and Woodrow Wilson Drive. It is one of the few LA neighborhoods where you rent for the setting: leafy quiet, privacy, and views over the basin or out toward the ocean on a clear day, all minutes from the flats below. Our current listings sit on Hillside Avenue in the 90046 ZIP, on the West Hollywood-adjacent side of the hills.
Rent reflects the setting more than the square footage. Studios run roughly $1,800–$2,400, one-bedrooms $2,300–$3,200, and two-bedrooms $3,200–$5,500, with a clear premium for units that actually capture a view or a private deck. The housing is a mix of mid-century hillside apartment buildings — often with carports tucked under the structure — and single-family homes and duplexes carved into the slopes. Older buildings on the flatter, lower streets offer the better values; anything with a real view or a pool commands more.
This is a car-dependent neighborhood, and that is the main practical trade-off. The canyon roads are narrow and winding, hillside street parking can be scarce and steep, and there is no rail service up here. What you get in return is nature at your doorstep: Runyon Canyon Park — one of LA's most popular hiking and dog-walking spots — sits at the neighborhood's western edge, and the Sunset Strip's restaurants and nightlife are a short drive down the hill. Confirm the parking arrangement, and how many cars fit, before you sign; it is the single most common friction point for new hillside renters.
The Hollywood Hills draw a distinct renter: people in the entertainment industry who want to be close to the studios and the Strip, and anyone willing to trade walkability for quiet and greenery. Because the neighborhood is within the City of Los Angeles, buildings with a certificate of occupancy on or before October 1, 1978 fall under the LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance — and many of the mid-century hillside buildings qualify. For a unit you plan to keep for the views, that annual-increase cap is worth confirming up front.
Grocery runs and daily errands in the Hollywood Hills mean a drive, and the destination is usually the Laurel Canyon Country Store — the market at Laurel Canyon Blvd and Kirkwood Drive that's stocked the canyon since the 1960s rock-and-roll era and remains the closest thing to a corner store for hillside residents. For a fuller shop, most hollywood hills apartments for rent are a 10-minute drive down to the Trader Joe's or Gelson's on Sunset or Highland. Lake Hollywood Park, tucked behind the reservoir a few minutes north, is the other local landmark — a quiet reservoir loop and picnic lawn with one of the better under-the-radar views of the Hollywood Sign.
Against its two flatland neighbors, the Hollywood Hills trade walkability for setting, not price. Hollywood below the hills is slightly pricier for a studio ($1,900–$2,500 versus the Hills' $1,800–$2,400) and comes with an actual Walk Score of 87, against the Hills' effectively car-only terrain. West Hollywood runs meaningfully higher for a one-bedroom ($2,600–$3,600 versus the Hills' $2,300–$3,200) and has its own Walk Score of 89. The trade in the Hills is straightforward: give up walkability and get quiet, privacy, and a view no flatland unit can match.
Why Rent in the Hollywood Hills?
- • Canyon quiet and basin/ocean views minutes from the flats
- • Runyon Canyon hiking at the neighborhood's edge
- • A short drive to the Sunset Strip's dining and nightlife
- • Leafy, private, winding hillside streets
- • Larger older units and mid-century character
- • Popular with entertainment-industry renters
Hollywood Hills Building & Setting Amenities
Hollywood Hills Rent Compared to Nearby Neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Hills | $1,800–$2,400 | $2,300–$3,200 | $3,200–$5,500 | Car-dependent canyon roads; quick to the Sunset Strip and the Hollywood flats. Runyon Canyon trailheads within walking distance. | Renters who want quiet, views, and nature near the city — often entertainment-industry professionals. |
| Hollywood | $1,900–$2,500 | $2,400–$3,200 | $3,200–$4,800 | Metro B Line (Red) at Hollywood/Vine & Hollywood/Highland, Line 2 bus | Entertainment industry workers, transit riders, Los Feliz/East Hollywood seekers |
| West Hollywood | $2,100–$2,700 | $2,600–$3,600 | $3,600–$5,500 | DASH, Big Blue Bus; D Line nearby (La Cienega/La Brea) | LGBTQ+ community, nightlife-centric renters, Westside professionals |
| Beverly Hills | $2,000–$2,400 | $3,200–$4,500 | $5,500–$10,000 | Big Blue Bus, Metro lines nearby; most residents drive | Luxury renters, families, Westside professionals |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hollywood Hills
How much is rent in the Hollywood Hills?
In 2026, Hollywood Hills studios run about $1,800–$2,400, one-bedrooms $2,300–$3,200, and two-bedrooms $3,200–$5,500. The biggest price variable is the view: a unit with a real basin or ocean view, a private deck, or a pool commands a clear premium over an otherwise-similar unit on a lower, view-less street.
What are parking and getting around like in the Hollywood Hills?
It is a car-dependent neighborhood of narrow, winding canyon roads with no rail service. Most buildings offer a carport or tucked-under space, but hillside street parking is scarce and steep, so confirm exactly how many cars your unit can accommodate before signing. In return, the Sunset Strip is a short drive down the hill and Runyon Canyon hiking is within walking distance.
Does rent control apply in the Hollywood Hills?
For older buildings, yes. The Hollywood Hills are within the City of Los Angeles, so units in buildings with a certificate of occupancy on or before October 1, 1978 are covered by the LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance and its annual-increase cap. Many mid-century hillside buildings qualify — ask the landlord for the certificate-of-occupancy date to confirm.
What ZIP code covers the Hollywood Hills, and where exactly are the rentals?
Most Hollywood Hills rental buildings fall in ZIP 90046, the same code that covers Laurel Canyon and the hillside streets above West Hollywood. Our current listings are on Hillside Avenue in 90046, on the WeHo-adjacent side of the hills. Further east, ZIP 90068 covers Beachwood Canyon and the streets near Griffith Observatory — a similar hillside feel with a different commute profile toward Hollywood proper.
Is it cheaper to rent in the Hollywood Hills than in Hollywood or West Hollywood?
For a one-bedroom, yes — Hollywood Hills runs $2,300–$3,200 versus $2,400–$3,200 in Hollywood and $2,600–$3,600 in West Hollywood. Studios are close to Hollywood's price and cheaper than West Hollywood's. What you're paying less for is walkability: the Hills have no meaningful Walk Score to speak of, while Hollywood and WeHo score 87 and 89. Renters choose the Hills specifically to trade that walkability for quiet, privacy, and views the flats don't offer.
Available Properties in Hollywood Hills
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