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Highlights

  • Spacious living room and kitchen
  • Wood-like laminate flooring, fresh paint

Location

138 E 88th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003, USA|Congress Southeast
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Management

Kingston Management Group Inc

Leasing office

(310) 362-3490

Property Overview

138 E. 88th Street offers strong overall value with an 8.3/10 expert rating, highlighted by excellent price, amenities, and location scores of 9/10 each. Residents can enjoy a spacious living room and kitchen, wood‑like laminate flooring, and fresh paint, along with convenient access to nearby highly rated schools and everyday essentials. A 7/10 trustworthiness rating reflects a detailed, transparent listing that helps set clear expectations.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 138 E. 88th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 138 E. 88th Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

2/12 bed1 bath$2,887 /mo1 unit availableLA CITY VOUCHER ACCEPTED! NO APPLICATION FEE! This stylish home features: -Wood-like Laminate Flooring and Fresh paint throughout - Appliances Included: Stove, Refrigerator, A/C, and Ceiling Fan (Bedroom) - Spacious living room and kitchen - Rich wooden cabinetry (both upper and lower) providing plenty of storage space - Water is included - No application fee $3,887.00/month Please note that the owner reserves the right to request the maximum allowable rent for applicants with Housing Vouchers and Third Party Programs* Contact Armando at (310) 930-1514 to schedule a viewing or apply today.

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Amenities for 138 E. 88th Street

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningWater

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove
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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 138 E. 88th Street

HomeApartments in Los AngelesCongress Southeast 138 E. 88th Street

LA CITY VOUCHER ACCEPTED! NO APPLICATION FEE! This stylish home features: -Wood-like Laminate Flooring and Fresh paint throughout - Appliances Included: Stove, Refrigerator, A/C, and Ceiling Fan (Bedroom) - Spacious living room and kitchen - Rich wooden cabinetry (both upper and lower) providing plenty of storage space - Water is included - No application fee $3,887.00/month Please note that the owner reserves the right to request the maximum allowable rent for applicants with Housing Vouchers and Third Party Programs* Contact Armando at (310) 930-1514 to schedule a viewing or apply today.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 138 E. 88th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 138 E. 88th Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 138 E. 88th Street
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
138 E. 88th Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
138 E. 88th Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including air conditioning. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 138 E. 88th Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
138 E. 88th Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 138 E. 88th Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
138 E. 88th Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 138 E. 88th Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Congress Southeast

2-bedroom apartments at 138 E. 88th Street cost about 32% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Congress Southeast.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Congress Southeast
Los Angeles
A table of studio rental data trends in Los Angeles
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,850
September 2024$1,848
October 2024$1,801
November 2024$1,814
December 2024$1,845
January 2025$1,848
February 2025$1,815
March 2025$1,810
April 2025$1,756
May 2025$1,745
June 2025$1,750
July 2025$1,750
August 2025$1,736
September 2025$1,702
October 2025$1,702
November 2025$1,709
December 2025$1,738
January 2026$1,739
February 2026$1,721
March 2026$1,697
April 2026$1,690
May 2026$1,650
June 2026$1,651
July 2026$1,650
August 2026$1,650
A table of studio rental data trends in Congress Southeast
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,350
September 2024$1,367
October 2024$1,371
November 2024$1,380
December 2024$1,395
January 2025$1,409
February 2025$1,465
March 2025$1,482
April 2025$1,502
May 2025$1,475
June 2025$1,355
July 2025$1,325
August 2025$1,344
September 2025$1,374
October 2025$1,391
November 2025$1,400
December 2025$1,473
January 2026$1,540
February 2026$1,451
March 2026$1,390
April 2026$1,362
May 2026$1,355
June 2026$1,446
July 2026$1,435
August 2026$1,400

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 138 E 88th St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$115,480/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $115,480 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,887.
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Schools near 138 E. 88th Street

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School

8919 s main st

los angeles, CA, 90003

K-6Public
C+

Compton Step

417 w alondra blvd

compton, CA, 90220

K-12Public

Marlton

4000 santo tomas dr

los angeles, CA, 90008

K-12Public

Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center

1925 budlong ave

los angeles, CA, 90007

K-10Public

Juan De Anza Elementary School

12110 hindry ave

hawthorne, CA, 90250

K-5Public
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Getting around Los Angeles near 138 E 88th St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 138 E 88th St, Los Angeles

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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