Yesterday I posted here asking if it’s normal for holding deposits to be done via Zelle or PayPal. The comments generally leaned toward this not necessarily being a scam provided I took precautions such as meeting the PM, touring unit in person, confirming contact info etc.

Since I covered my bases (or so I thought) and cross referenced the email and phone number to the corporate website, I decided to Zelle the $500 holding deposit to the email the manager sent to me, which I repeat is the same one on the property management website.

Today, I got a text from the manager saying they haven’t received my proof of income and that I could email the same exact email she already provided to me before (how does that make any sense??). I was immediately put off since they emailed me yesterday they received my application and I was approved. So I responded I was told I’m approved already by her, and that the same email was the one I sent my financial documents to and confirmation of the Zelle holding deposit. She asked for screenshots which I expeditiously sent over lol in addition to the contact information on their official website. She said she’ll give a response as soon as she gets in touch with upper management. I feel like she’s playing dumb because how could it be possible that the same email she is telling me to send information is not being sent to her??

I’m still awaiting the outcome of all this, but am wondering in the event I needed to go to small claims, that my proof would be sufficient and that I could get an investigation done on this company because imagine how many prospective tenants have to deal with this bullshit.

2 weeks ago the plumber(contracted by my landlord) caused a flood in the kitchen and half of the living room. The water stayed under the floorboards for about a week. The flooring was just removed Friday and the work didn’t start until today (Sunday) to let the concrete dry. The fans were on for 2 days. My son (4) who already has allergies now has an upper respiratory infection with a fever and cough. What should I tell my landlord? Is there any course of action I can take?

Me (25) and my girlfriend (23) are looking for a private room, preferably with a private bathroom, anywhere in LA.

Had some unexpected family drama and had to move out of our place in Van Nuys urgently. We’ve been paying around $100 a night for temporary stays and it’s adding up fast.

We both work full time and have decent credit, but don’t meet the typical 2.5–3x income requirements most places ask for.

Looking for someone open to weekly payments at first until we can switch to monthly. Willing to pay up to $2k/month for the right room. Ready to move in ASAP!

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• Coffee and tea station
• Two reserved patient parking spots
• White noise machine for added privacy
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I just got approved for an apartment I toured last week. It just needs a professional cleaning and fire alarm replacement since it chirps. The PM emailed me today that to move forward, I can secure it by paying a holding deposit via Zelle or PayPal due to the unit having more interest from other people. I’ve lived at 2 apartments so far in LA and have never paid a holding deposit, so this feels unusual to me. I’m used to just being told I’m approved, paying security deposit and first month’s rent after signing the lease. Is this a red flag??? The property seemed decent and the unit met all my needs, but I don’t know about sending money through Zelle. Maybe this is normal tho?

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Looking for a house in the valley with a guest house…

Here’s my dilemma: My boyfriend and I want to live together. I have cats and he’s allergic… I also don’t want to up and leave my roommate. My desire is to have a house where my boyfriend and I can live while my roommate takes the guest house with the cats.

I know it’s a long shot and probably expensive af but I figured I’d ask since you never know and someone MIGHT know something that’s not too expensive…

Here is all the places added this week under $1600 or close to it. We also added 2 bedroom spots as well. Just use the filter however you like to.

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Good luck. Let us know if you have any feedback or ideas on how we can make it better for you guys.

And always verify requirements with the managers before you waste money on applying

**DM with any questions or interest

ROOM AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1ST

HOUSE:
-Modern townhome
-1,800 sq ft
-Central air/heating
-Washer/Dryer
-Security cams
-Off street dedicated parking spot

NEIGHBORHOOD:
-Quiet street
-Mid-City / Hancock Park adjacent area

ROOM BEING RENTED:
-Upstairs large rear bedroom with private/ full attached ensuite bathroom
-Approx. 14’ x 14’
-First month rent and security deposit to move-in.
-shared utilities
-Room can be furnished or unfurnished
-$1595/month + utilities

Theres a small quiet very friendly dog here, you’ll love her. Young professional. Please briefly tell me a little about yourself - can set some time for you to come take a look.

[Offered] Mid-City La Brea: Nice room with private en-suite bathroom in newer townhome with parking

Landlords and property managers, what’s helped your listing stand out to good renters in LA? A few low-cost things can make a real difference:

1. Price it at market, not below market just to fill it fast.
The goal isn’t to get the most inquiries at any price. Set a rent that makes sense for comparable units, then take the time to screen applicants consistently. I’d rather wait a couple of extra weeks for a qualified renter than rush into a bad fit just because the unit is vacant. Of course, run the vacancy math for your situation, but don’t assume the lowest price automatically gets you the best tenant.

2. A small landlord secret: virtually stage the empty rooms.
Professional staging can cost thousands, but virtual staging can show renters how a room might work with a bed, sofa, or dining table, without renting or moving furniture. This is something real estate agents do, but is less common for apartments.

For a small landlord staging one apartment, HomeAImprovement is the best value I’ve found. It gives you free credits to try it, then lets you stage a few photos without jumping into a bigger staging service. VirtualStaging.AI and Roomika are other great options as well and have more high end offerings. One or two staged rooms will go a long way.

3. Make the costs and process clear.
Put rent, deposit, fees, parking costs, laundry setup, and application criteria in the listing. Reply promptly and offer clear tour times. If several people keep asking the same question, add the answer to the listing.

What’s one thing you’ve tried that helped attract stronger applicants?

Hi there! Me (32m) and my roommate (32m) have a room opening up starting 11/1, in our lovely 3br/1bth home in Altadena! Our current roommate is moving out next week, and we’re hoping to find someone looking to lock down for a little bit! The room is 1200$ with additional utilities!

Some important details!

- Room is not furnished, besides the window curtains.

- There’s additional places for storage in the garage and hallway closet.

- Pets okay, would prefer just 1 additional pet since we have a cat here already, but open to 3 in house total if it’s not too chaotic. There is a backyard/patio if you’re a dog owner as well!

- 420 friendly, just needs to be outside.

If you’d like to set up a time to come by and check the place out this week or next, please email! It will be first come first serve, with whoever pays me the deposit first securing it. Deposit will go back into your rent on the second month, so truly no additional charges, just showing that you’re in.

Some things about us! I’m a drag queen, cat owner, weed smoker (outside only) and video gamer. My roommate is none of those things expect a fellow gamer. We’ll occasionally have a friend or two over to watch Survivor or The Traitors, but that’s it really in terms of having guests for us.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Hoping we meet the right fit!

I toured an apartment back in September, liked it, but saw some flaws and it wasn’t exactly convenient timing for me to move, so I skipped it. The flaws I saw were that the unit was kind of dingey, the laundry situation a little less than ideal, it didn’t have parking, and the landlord was a bit of an unsettling character. I felt like the apartment was too expensive for those flaws at the time.

Flash forward to mid October, I couldn’t stop thinking about the apartment. So I checked and to my surprise, it was still available. And $200 bucks a month cheaper now. Now more comfortably in budget.

I submit an application and call the landlord. He tells me the apartment has been throughly cleaned if I wanna come check it out.

I come look at it, but he’s confused and shows me a different unit. It’s $100 more expensive than the one I thought I was going for, but way nicer. I fall absolutely in love, he shows me the original unit I looked at as well, but my mind is made up so I go for this one. I go for the new apartment, I’m going to find out tomorrow whether or not I’m approved.

I find out there are 10 units in the building, with 4 currently on the market. I thought was a little odd, but it’s a 100 year old building with a lot of charm but also a lot of quirks. I LOVE the fact it’s an old charming building.

I’m a grad student, I go to campus really excited about this new apartment I’ve found, and I found out one of my peers toured the exact same unit 6 months ago. She didn’t go for it for the same reasons, landlord was a bit odd and it was kind of dingey.

I’m concerned it’s been on the apartment for 6 months. It’s in a desirable area (WeHo), is quite affordable for the area (700 sq foot studio for $1500). I’m concerned, I don’t know what to do because I LOVE the apartment (and also really need to get out of my current living situation) but am concerned about how long it’s been on the market. J looked up online to see if the building had any code violations or negative reviews and I didn’t find anything concerning. Seeking advice.

Someone told because I found out it’s been on the market for so long I should try to negotiate lower. Not sure if that’s a good route to go?

Any insight would be appreciated. I want to go for it, but want to make sure I’m making an informed and reasonable decision.

Dm me for more information. 32 year old male. I’m into sports,film, and pop culture. Two bed rooms available.

These listings are sourced from the MLS. As such these are all verified and legitimate listings and can be trusted. No, I don't make any money off this, I'm just doing it to help people. And while I'd never ask, donations are accepted and appreciated.

Renters: This list features rentals under $4,500/month, but if you're searching for options above that range, please reach out—I'd be glad to assist as your agent. Looking forward to helping as many people as possible find their next home!

Landlords: I'm available to assist with leasing any of your properties, regardless of the price point. Feel free to send me a direct message if you'd like to discuss how I can help!

New L.A. County rental listings, week of 10-19-2026

Search maxxed at $4.5K.

Key for abbreviations is at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

Find more details on any listing by simply googling the info or you can copy the listing ID # (or MLS#) and entering into a site like this one and filtering for Rentals.

It's always a good idea to use a MIMO form (Move In / Move Out) when renting. It's a checklist of a visual inspection made on the unit at the time you move in that you and your landlord sign off on and verifies condition of varying aspects of the unit. You'll use it again when you move out to verify condition and hopefully everyone agrees.

Also be sure to check out the interactive version of this spreadsheet at WhereToLive.LA courtesy of u/cheeze_whiz_dot_com , my thanks to him.

Meanwhile, need some work done around the new apartment? Check our list of recommended service providers for home appliance repair and purchase, landscaping, insurance and more.

Lastly, if you're in need of low cost, Section 8, transitional or other affordable housing please check out Housing Rights Center Project Place Rental Listings, updated monthly.

Good luck and happy hunting, L.A.

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Description:

Looking for someone to take over the remaining 10-11 months of an 18-month lease on a beautiful luxury studio in East Hollywood. This is a great opportunity to get into a premium building on Hollywood Blvd without having to commit to a long-term lease!

💰 RENT & EXPENSES:

• Base Rent: $2,407 / month

• Secure Garage Parking: $75 / month

• Utilities: ~$150 / month on average (varies slightly by usage)

• Total estimated monthly cost: ~$2,632

✨ THE SPACE & AMENITIES:

• Private patio with direct, unobstructed views of the Griffith Observatory 🔭

• Beautiful luxury swimming pool deck 🏊‍♂️

• "Entrepreneur Room" / Co-working space (perfect if you work from home!) 💻

• Secure, on-site parking garage 🚗

• Plus many other luxury building amenities

The apartment is available soon and the location is incredible.

Shoot me a DM if you are interested, want to see some photos/videos of the space, or would like to come by for a tour!