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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Tiled bathroom
  • Shared open-space
  • Historic residential neighborhood

Location

509 E 21st St, Los Angeles, CA 90011, USA|South Central LA
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Property Overview

This desirable 4-plex near USC garners an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.4, reflecting its strong amenities, competitive pricing, and prime location, which scores 9 out of 10. Notable features include vinyl plank flooring, tiled bathrooms, and shared open spaces in a historic neighborhood, making it an attractive option for those seeking vibrant social life and accessibility with numerous nearby transit options and mixed-use spaces. Trustworthiness is reinforced by an 8 out of 10 rating, ensuring transparency in the property’s description and management.

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

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath512 sqftWelcome to your new home in our unique remodeled 1 BR near USC. With only four units on the property, you will enjoy shared open-space and plenty of natural light. The apartment is positioned perfectly which allows for some out door space and plenty of privacy from your surrounding neighbors. The apartment has vinyl plank flooring, tiled bathroom, and is equipped with a wall splitter for A/C and heating. At 512 sqft, there is plenty of space for you to be creative with how you set it up. One of the best things about this particular location is that it's not too close to the main roads. This historic residential neighborhood is located just minutes away from the main roads such as Washington Ave and Maple Ave. Another convenient part about the location is that you're located less than half a mile to the A metro line, and you're also just around 2 miles away from the University of Southern California. You'll also find that you are less than a mile away from the 10-Freeway which makes traveling out of the area very easy for your commute or weekend getaway. The immediate surroundings offer a vast selection of restaurants, grocery stores and laundry mats. Dimensions Living Room (Front Room) - 11'1" x 14'5" Bedroom (Middle Room) - 10'2" x 12'9" Closet - 3'1" x 4'11" Kitchen - 13'3" x 9'5" Additional area by kitchen - 5' x 4'11" Bathroom - 4'8" x 5'1"

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Rent trends in South Central LA

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
South Central LA
Los Angeles
A table of studio rental data trends in Los Angeles
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,750
January 2024$1,785
February 2024$1,695
March 2024$1,712
April 2024$1,718
May 2024$1,750
June 2024$1,778
July 2024$1,816
August 2024$1,848
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$1,729
A table of studio rental data trends in South Central LA
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,412
January 2024$1,395
February 2024$1,395
March 2024$1,476
April 2024$1,473
May 2024$1,424
June 2024$1,422
July 2024$1,395
August 2024$1,395
September 2024$1,054
October 2024$1,126
November 2024$1,261
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,195
February 2025$1,195
March 2025$1,358
April 2025$1,404
May 2025$1,429
June 2025$1,332
July 2025$1,439
August 2025$1,319
September 2025$1,285
October 2025$1,351
November 2025$1,296
December 2025$1,399

Schools near Desirable 4-Plex near USC

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1635 s san pedro st

los angeles, CA, 90015

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B-

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221 s eman ave

los angeles, CA, 90063

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north hollywood, CA, 91605

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Neighborhood

South Central LA | Los Angeles, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Los Angeles near 509 E 21st St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 509 E 21st St, Los Angeles

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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