Living in Koreatown, Los Angeles

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Los Angeles dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,400/month — roughly 14% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,700 - $3,300/month and three-bedrooms $3,400 - $4,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Los Angeles areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the foodie, nightlife, affordable tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Long Beach. For a shorter commute, see Downtown LA.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Wilshire/Western as the nearest metro stop, Robert F. Kennedy Inspiration Park as nearby green space and Ralphs as the nearest supermarket around the Koreatown reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Koreatown, Los Angeles?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Koreatown costs $2,200 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,700 - $3,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,400 - $4,200/month.

Is Koreatown safe for expats?

Koreatown has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Koreatown to Los Angeles center?

The commute from Koreatown to Los Angeles city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Koreatown like to live in?

Densely urban neighborhood with 24/7 energy. Amazing Korean food and Purple Line access. In our data it is tagged as foodie, nightlife, affordable.