Residents value the ease of living in Westwood-- from necessities to extravagances, renters can find what they need without leaving the neighborhood. Popular among families, the Westwood area offers centrally-positioned conveniences like grocery stores. Apartments for rent in Westwood are bordered by Brentwood and Sawtelle .

ApartmentGuide takes the stress out of searching for your next place. Run through our online ratings and reviews to help you find your new front door. Westwood boasts fun and convenience all in one, with numerous amenities and basic services located within the immediate area. Specifically, Westwood Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd. are a couple of the busiest streets in town, perfect for people who love the hustle and bustle. Have a little fun finding your next place in Westwood with help from our apartment finder tool.

Westwood has restaurants and bars, including Glendon Bar Kitchen, an opportune spot for drinks after work. Restaurants in Westwood offer a range of cuisines, including cafeterias, pizza, sandwiches, bagels and deli snacks. Whiskey Blue, one of the local bars, is a great place for those looking to grab some drinks and unwind with friends. Sometimes food that is fast or familiar is all that will do. In such cases, In-N-Out Burger and Fatburger are both around the proverbial corner.

With nearby Corridor Fitness and Package Training Ctr, Westwood residents have health options right around the corner.

For a more inclusive list of places to hang, drink and chill in Westwood, browse the Yelp page .

When hunger strikes, Westwood residents can shop multiple grocery stores to fill up on home staples. Jordan Market and Super Tochal are both located on Westwood Blvd. For your sweet-tooth, head to Le Pain Quotidien on Broxton Ave. or enjoy some baked goods at nearby Eat Sweets Pastry, which is also in the area. Furthermore, the neighborhood is home to a few more universally familiar grocer chain stores, such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market.

The Westwood area provides residents with numerous retail options, such as Serenity Gift Shop and Aahs, where shoppers can quickly and easily find what they're looking for. Other retailers include the likes of Free Style. Shoppers win easy access to big-box stores and shopping malls in the neighborhood, including Sanrio and Westwood Marketplace, which are both located nearby.

Schools near the apartments in Westwood are Marymount High School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School and Warner Avenue Elementary School. The school information here serves as an approximation of what districts your children might attend, but be sure to speak with school district officials to confirm the precise schools serving the apartments for rent in the area.

Four elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools are located within the Los Angeles Unified district, and the total number of students enrolled at these schools is greater than the student population at Beverly Hills Unified School District. In terms of student-teacher proportions, however, Los Angeles Unified district boasts a lower ratio. Los Angeles Unified district has more blue ribbons and a higher Great Schools score than the Beverly Hills Unified School District.

Westwood's cost of living is about 23% lower than in nearby Brentwood. On average a household in Westwood spends $115.6K/year in total expenditures. Compare these expenses to those of Brentwood, which come to around $150.9K/year.

The neighborhood of Sawtelle is somewhat different from Westwood in terms of median age and household size, although comparable by percentage of households with children. In Westwood the median age is 31, while in Sawtelle it's 20. The average household size for the neighborhood is 2.04 people, and it's 2.16 people in Sawtelle. Of households in Westwood and Sawtelle, 13% and 14% have children, respectively.

Is Westwood the right neighborhood for you? A look at how much your future neighbors are bringing in might shed some light. While those who live in nearby Sawtelle make an average of $101.9K, Westwood residents are raking in an average of $195.9K.