West Athens, CA

115 Apartments for Rent with Parking

Smack dab in the middle of the greater Los Angeles residential area, West Athens is a very, very small place -- just 1.3 square miles in size, actually. But within those 1.3 miles are 8,729 people, which means the population density is around 6,500! This area is very tightly packed, and large homes are in high demand as people seek to find some amount of space. This city is located close to the Chester Washington Golf Course and the Century Freeway, providing easy access straight into the city. As part of the greater Los Angeles area, West Athens is a very busy and increasingly active place. See more

Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some West Athens apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.

Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.

Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.

If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.

Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.

Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.

Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.