Manhattan Beach Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Upscale beach community with excellent schools, beautiful beach, active lifestyle, and high quality of life.
Los Angeles, CAAvg Rent: $3,900/moWalk Score: 72
Walkability
72
Walk Score
Transit
48
Transit Score
Commute
40-70 min
To Downtown
Safety
Excellent
Rating
Manhattan Beach Rent Prices
Studio
$2,400
per month
1 Bedroom
$3,000
per month
2 Bedrooms
$4,200
per month
3 Bedrooms
$6,000
per month
Rent Trend: Premium stable
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Upscale, beach lifestyle, family-oriented
Demographics
Affluent families, professionals, retirees
Best For
Affluent familiesBeach lifestyleSchool qualityActive lifestyles
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Upscale, health-conscious, beachfront
Nightlife
Low-key beach bars, family-friendly
Schools
Top-rated public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in Manhattan Beach
Pros
- Best schools
- Beautiful beach
- Safe
- Active community
Cons
- Very expensive
- Long commutes
- Parking difficult
- Tourist crowds summer
Parks & Recreation
- Manhattan Beach Strand
- Polliwog Park
- Sand Section
Public Transit
- Beach Cities Transit
- Limited options
Popular Streets
- Manhattan Beach Boulevard
- Highland Avenue
- The Strand
Key Amenities
- Manhattan Beach Pier
- Strand bike path
- Beach volleyball
- Shopping
Compare with Other Los Angeles Neighborhoods
Santa Monica
2BR Rent:$3,800
Walk Score:88
Beach town, active, upscale
Venice
2BR Rent:$3,500
Walk Score:85
Bohemian, artistic, eclectic
Silver Lake
2BR Rent:$3,200
Walk Score:72
Hipster, artistic, trendy
Culver City
2BR Rent:$3,400
Walk Score:75
Up-and-coming, artistic, diverse
Pasadena
2BR Rent:$3,000
Walk Score:70
Suburban, historic, family-oriented
Helpful Resources for Renters
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