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1281 W 38th St #38th, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA|Congress North
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Property Overview
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Less expensive
Great for
Eco living
Amenities for 1281 W 38th St #38th, Congress North
Apartment Amenities
| Furnished | Tenant Pays Gas and Electric |
| Water & Sewer Included |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1281 W 38th St #38th
Sweet deal!
This listing is 52% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Congress North.
Available now, this renovated 4-bedroom shared unit is just a 5-minute drive from USC. This listing is for a single bedroom with a shared bathroom in a fully furnished apartment that includes beds, desks, kitchen appliances, washer, and dryer making move-in easy and hassle-free. Enjoy bright, open communal spaces perfect for studying or relaxing, with natural light and a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. Your safety is ensured with a gated fence and surveillance cameras, and you'll be conveniently close to campus, grocery stores, and essential amenities. Contact us today to schedule a tour and make 1281 W 38th St your new home! Owner pays for water. Tenant responsible for gas, electric, and trash. Owner pays for water. Renter is responsible for gas, electric, and trash.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1281 W 38th St #38th compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Neighborhood | Congress North |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 90037 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Congress North
1-bedroom apartments at 1281 W 38th St #38th cost about 52% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Congress North
Los Angeles
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,250 |
| March 2024 | $2,291 |
| April 2024 | $2,297 |
| May 2024 | $2,300 |
| June 2024 | $2,338 |
| July 2024 | $2,365 |
| August 2024 | $2,415 |
| September 2024 | $2,442 |
| October 2024 | $2,416 |
| November 2024 | $2,494 |
| December 2024 | $2,522 |
| January 2025 | $2,517 |
| February 2025 | $2,401 |
| March 2025 | $2,359 |
| April 2025 | $2,300 |
| May 2025 | $2,298 |
| June 2025 | $2,299 |
| July 2025 | $2,295 |
| August 2025 | $2,253 |
| September 2025 | $2,250 |
| October 2025 | $2,243 |
| November 2025 | $2,227 |
| December 2025 | $2,262 |
| January 2026 | $2,286 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,722 |
| March 2024 | $1,756 |
| April 2024 | $1,662 |
| May 2024 | $1,795 |
| June 2024 | $1,808 |
| July 2024 | $1,825 |
| August 2024 | $1,764 |
| September 2024 | $1,743 |
| October 2024 | $1,772 |
| November 2024 | $1,816 |
| December 2024 | $1,847 |
| January 2025 | $1,870 |
| February 2025 | $1,795 |
| March 2025 | $1,817 |
| April 2025 | $1,719 |
| May 2025 | $1,695 |
| June 2025 | $1,700 |
| July 2025 | $1,653 |
| August 2025 | $1,603 |
| September 2025 | $1,653 |
| October 2025 | $1,662 |
| November 2025 | $1,650 |
| December 2025 | $1,773 |
| January 2026 | $1,718 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1281 W 38th St #38th
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School
1260 w 36th pl
los angeles, CA, 90007
K-5Public
C
Foshay Learning Center
3751 s harvard blvd
los angeles, CA, 90018
K-12Public
B+
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
1925 budlong ave
los angeles, CA, 90007
K-10Public
Marlton
4000 santo tomas dr
los angeles, CA, 90008
K-12Public
City of Angels
221 s eman ave
los angeles, CA, 90063
K-12Public
B
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Neighborhood
Congress North | Los Angeles, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Los Angeles near 1281 W 38th St #38th
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1281 W 38th St #38th, Los Angeles
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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