cody, 41
Kamer te huur | Huntington Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Luxury Room With Attached Private Bathroom and Shower For Rent. Located in West Los Angeles in a 3 level 5 bedroom 6 bathroom house with a backyard and washer and dryer in unit
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Emily, 33
Kamer te huur | Calabasas, CA, USA
🏡 2 Bedroom/ 🛁 2 Bathroom – Calabasas, CA Hi! I'm looking for someone to take over my roommate’s room in a quiet, beautiful, & safe neighborhood in Calabasas, CA. 📍 Room 2 includes (unfurnished):• Private bedroom + large private bathroom• Large bay windows • Larger private bathroom with large bath/shower • Shared kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer • Shared living and dining area • Shared loft (however, if you’d like to make this your own private office, for example, if you work from home- happy to negotiate this in rent). 🌄 The Complex Nestled right into the Santa Monica Mountains, but still close to the freeway, Avalon Calabasas is a very quiet & peaceful community that includes: • a sand volleyball court • multiple tennis courts • 2 community pools • 2 spas • newly renovated gym & yoga studio • community lounge with pool table • BBQs • many shaded walking paths and grassy areas. 🌷The Neighborhood: • 5 min from the 101 freeway • 5 min from grocery store, gas station, restaurants, cafes, dry cleaners. • 5 min walk to the park and trails! • 15 min drive to the beach! 💰 Rent: $1,750/month (utilities not included) 💡 Utilities: ~$150/month (internet, electricity, gas, wifi, sewer, water, trash) 💵 Deposit: $500 📅 Move-in: Available anytime! (New Lease begins Nov.1st, but you’re welcome to move in anytime before then!) ✨ Quiet, safe, family-friendly area — great for working professionals, students or anyone who wants a peaceful place to come home to. Message me if you're interested!
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Bruce, 53
Kamer te huur | Willoughby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
1920s 1 br. Hollywood apartment with bedroom for rent Hello everyone! I’m looking for a roommate in the Hollywood area. Gay cis-male, nudist, nonsmoker, drug free, sober (preferred but not required). $1600/mo (I pay the same) for a shared one bedroom near Santa Monica Blvd and La Brea. Great area. Ample parking. Pets ok. In-unit laundry. Dishwasher. You’d get the private bedroom, I’d get the living room. Shared bathroom. Bedroom comes with ample bookshelves, or they can be removed for a more spacious room. Move in ASAP. Utilities (shared) average between $100-$200 depending on time of year.
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Kyle, 30
Kamer te huur | East Industrial Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Looking for someone to take over/sublease my room in Downtown Los Angeles (5 min from arts district) starting as early as September or October. You would be rooming with another female 🏠 Details:• $1800 /month utilities included • luxury apartment w/ full amenities• pool• Private bedroom• Private bathroom• washer/dryer in unit• gym complex in building • Available September/October• Downtown LA location• Fully Furnished• Lease ends Dec 31st Looking for someone clean, responsible, and ready to move in. Happy to provide more details, photos/videos, or set up a tour. MUST BE OK WITH DOGS. DM me if interested or if you know someone looking!
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Marc, 53
Kamer te huur | Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hi, my name is Marc. I’m a graphic novel author who works from home, and I also run an animation studio overseas. Because I travel internationally on a semi regular basis, I’m looking for a trustworthy, responsible roommate who will enjoy sharing the townhouse when I’m home and take good care of it while I’m away. The townhouse offers the best of both worlds: it is centrally located near The Grove, LACMA, the Original Farmers Market, shops, restaurants and many of Los Angeles’s cultural attractions, yet it feels peaceful and secluded. The home is set around a beautiful shared green courtyard. With the neighboring townhouses opening onto the lawn, it feels almost like village living—a true haven of peace in the middle of the city. The furnished private bedroom has good natural light, a comfortable bed, a television and space to work or relax. We would share an equipped kitchen, a comfortable living area, bathroom facilities and a furnished patio opening directly onto the courtyard. I’m looking for someone clean, considerate, dependable and respectful who will appreciate the peaceful and friendly atmosphere of the home.
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hannah, 23
Kamer te huur | North Mariposa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
my roommate and I are looking to replace our other roommate who is moving out. we are both very responsible and clean. i have one dog but she stays in my room most of the day. 3 bed 4 bath. the room has a private bathroom and closet. 3 story townhome. about $1640 monthly rent not including utilities or wifi.
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Lilian, 35
Kamer te huur | Torrance, CA, USA
ROOM FOR RENTOne bedroom and private bathroom available in a Torrance 2BD/2B apartmentMonthly rent: $1,287.16 Available: ASAPLease: Month to monthThis is a Gem! Safe wonderful apartment complex. Own private room, private bathroom, and personal parking spot. Located close to everything ( Trader Joes, Del Amo Shopping Center, restaurants, and Gyms)ABOUT THE APARTMENTLocated at Garnet Street, Torrance, CA 90503Quiet residential neighborhoodApproximately 15 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from LAXUnfurnished private bedroomPrivate bathroomWashers and dryers located in the buildingMonthly rent: $1,287.16 (price includes one parking space, $15 each)Two gated parking spaces for the apartmentEstimated share of electricity ($50 each) and internet ($20 each) averages around $70 per month each personABOUT MEHi! I’m Lili, and I’m 36 years old. I work full-time M-F in the office from 8am-5pm. I’m kind, quiet, and laidback. Roommate I am looking for• Full time working professional• Someone who is kind • Respect quiet hours after 11:00 p.m• Do not use drugs• No smoking, No pets ( lease rules)If your interested:Please send a message sharing:• Your name and age• Your occupation and typical work schedule• The days and times you’re available to tour the apartment• Your desired move-in date See less
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Kayla, 20
Kamer te huur | Landfair Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
5BR Apartment Sublease Available! 🏡 UCLA Girls – 5BR Apartment Sublease Available (Westwood) Hi everyone! We’re looking for girl subleasers to fill 8 out of 9 spots in our apartment for the upcoming school year. ✨ About the room: * Double room with a private bathroom* $1,252.35/month for one spot in the double* Or $2,504.70/month if you’d like the entire room to yourself* Bed, mattress, and mattress topper included ✨ Apartment includes: * Spacious living room* Full kitchen* Dining area* 4 bathrooms total* Furnished common areas with a couch, TV, refrigerator, and dining furniture We’re looking for girls only, preferably UCLA students, incoming juniors, transfers, or anyone looking to live near UCLA/Brentwood. DM me if you’re interested! I’m happy to send photos, videos, floor plans, or answer any questions. 😊
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Sara, 34
Kamer te huur | Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, USA
Hi! My name is Sara, and I’m a 34-year-old professional musician. My husband and I are looking for a roommate to share our beautiful top-floor apartment in Santa Monica with a great view! About the room: * Top-floor apartment* Room and balcony both have a great view* In-unit washer & dryer* Dedicated underground parking* Available immediately* Shared living room and kitchen* Walking distance to Trader Joe’s, Target, restaurants, the beach, Santa Monica Pier, and the Promenade A little about us:I practice music regularly at home, so this apartment is best suited for someone who works a typical 9–5 schedule, spends a fair amount of time outside the home, or is otherwise comfortable with some daytime music practice. If you work from home most days, this probably wouldn’t be the best fit. We’re looking for someone respectful, clean, responsible, and easygoing. If you’re interested, feel free to message me with a little bit about yourself!
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The City of Los Angeles covers roughly 469 square miles, from Sylmar at the top of the San Fernando Valley down to San Pedro on the harbor, so two rooms both advertised as LA can sit an hour or more apart in traffic. Across that whole map, Roomster shows 473 rooms for rent today. Pin your campus, studio or hospital first and search outward from it, because the commute will shape your month more than a $50 difference in rent. Check the address as well: plenty of listings labeled LA actually sit in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Culver City, Burbank or Glendale, which are separate cities with their own rules.
Most private rooms in LA go for $1,000 to $1,500 monthly. SpareRoom's index put the average room in a shared Los Angeles home at $1,338 in the second quarter of 2026, just under its record, and Zumper's shared-room average runs closer to $1,475. Both beat a solo one-bedroom, which the major surveys place somewhere between about $1,850 and $2,550. You can find rooms under $1,200 a month in Panorama City, Boyle Heights, Van Nuys and parts of South LA, where two-bedroom apartments rent for roughly $2,300 to $2,450 and individual rooms have listed as low as $700. Rooms within a walk of UCLA and near the Venice beach blocks, where one-bedrooms average about $2,700, sit at the top of the range.
Yes, but the two campuses run on different calendars, and that decides when rooms open up and disappear. USC is on semesters and began fall 2026 classes on August 24, so rooms in University Park, North University Park and West Adams are usually spoken for by mid-August. UCLA is on quarters and started instruction on September 24, which pushes the Westwood, Palms and Sawtelle rush about a month later. With roughly 49,000 students at UCLA and 46,000 at USC, late summer is the tightest stretch of the year near either one. Around USC, newer student buildings push whole-unit averages in West Adams and Exposition Park past $4,000, which is why a room in an older house nearby is the budget move.
You can skip the car for a lot of LA commutes if you choose the room by rail line. The B and D Lines tie North Hollywood, Hollywood and Koreatown to Downtown, and since the D Line extension opened on May 8, 2026 the subway continues west to Wilshire/La Cienega, with the Century City and Westwood sections targeted before the 2028 Olympics. The E Line runs from East LA through Downtown and past USC to Santa Monica without a transfer, and the LAX/Metro Transit Center, open since June 2025, gives airport workers a rail connection even though the LAX people mover is not running yet. A regular fare is $1.75, capped at $5 a day and $18 a week. In most of the West Valley, the hillsides and the Harbor area, plan on a car.
Yes, and the line that matters here is 30 days. A stay of 30 days or fewer counts as home-sharing under the city ordinance: the host has to register, the home must be their primary residence, most hosts are capped at 120 nights a year, and a unit covered by rent stabilization is shut out of home-sharing entirely. A furnished room rented for more than 30 days, month to month included, is an ordinary tenancy instead, which is why most furnished room listings in LA start at a one-month minimum. If a host in an older apartment building offers you a two-week stay, ask for the city registration number before you pay. Furnished monthly rooms cluster near the campuses and the big hospitals, where people arrive on fixed contracts.
Find out exactly who you are renting from, because it changes your rights. If the owner lives in the house and you are the only lodger, California's lodger rule lets them end the arrangement with written notice and far less process than a normal tenancy, and an owner's housemate sits outside the city's Just Cause Ordinance. Renting from someone who holds the lease makes you a subtenant, so ask whether the landlord has signed off on it. On money, AB 12 generally holds a deposit to a single month of rent, and landlords now have to photograph the unit at move-in for any tenancy starting July 1, 2025 or later, so snap your own set as well. Tour the room in person or over live video, and hold on to your money until you have seen more than listing photos.
If you're planning to rent a room in Los Angeles, CA, you're stepping into a diverse rental market full of options ranging from private rooms to shared apartments. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or someone seeking a short-term stay, understanding the local landscape will help you find the right fit. This guide offers practical advice on how to approach your search, focusing on key factors like neighborhood choices, budget considerations, and lease flexibility.
Los Angeles offers a wide range of room rental options that cater to different lifestyles and budgets. Many renters look for rooms that include utilities or are furnished, especially for short term or month-to-month stays. The city’s sprawling layout means your commute and access to public transit can vary greatly depending on the neighborhood, so factoring in transit options is important. Additionally, pet friendly rooms and house shares are common, which is great if you want a community feel or have a furry companion.
Considering your lifestyle and daily routine will help determine if Los Angeles suits your room rental needs. For example, if you prioritize downtown access for work or entertainment, searching near central areas might be ideal. On the other hand, those valuing quieter residential settings might prefer neighborhoods with more shared house options and room shares.
Narrowing your search starts with understanding the neighborhoods that best align with your budget and lifestyle. Los Angeles has many varied areas where room rentals differ in price and style. For example, some parts of the city tend to have more furnished rooms or utilities included, which can simplify budgeting.
When filtering listings, consider these key entities:
Also, look for listings with clear move-in dates and flexible lease terms like month-to-month or short term rentals if your plans are uncertain. Using these filters will help you focus on options that match your preferences and reduce the overwhelming number of listings.
Before committing to a room, compare listings carefully beyond just price. Budget is crucial, but remember to factor in whether utilities are included or if there’s a security deposit required. Lease terms can vary widely, so clarify if the rental is month-to-month, a sublet, or requires a longer commitment.
Pay attention to the quality of listings and the information provided, such as whether there is an address check option to ensure legitimacy. Also, ask about the typical roommate preferences and whether the place allows pets if that’s important to you.
These details will help you avoid surprises and ensure the rental fits your financial and lifestyle needs.
Renting a room in Los Angeles requires caution to avoid scams and misunderstandings. Always use the ID check and address check features available on Roomster listings to confirm the legitimacy of the room and the landlord.
Be wary of listings that ask for upfront payments without a signed lease or proper communication. Arrange to meet potential roommates or landlords in a safe, public place before making any commitments.
Keep all communication on the platform when possible and document agreements clearly. This helps protect your interests and ensures a smoother rental experience.
Budgeting depends on the neighborhood and room type. Rooms with utilities included or furnished options may cost more but offer convenience. Consider your total monthly expenses and factor in lease terms before deciding.
Private rooms offer more privacy, while shared rooms or apartment shares can be more affordable and social. Your choice should reflect your comfort level and budget.
Ask about lease length, utilities included, bathroom access, pet policies, and roommate expectations. Clarify move-in dates and any deposits required.
Start your search at least one to two months before your desired move-in date to allow enough time to compare options and complete any required screening.
Ready to find your next room in Los Angeles, CA? Browse current rooms for rent in Los Angeles, CA on Roomster to compare listings with utilities included, furnished options, and flexible leases tailored to your needs.
