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Beverly Crest
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Rent control: City of Los Angeleshas a Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Most buildings first occupied before October 1978 limit annual increases for sitting tenants; newer buildings at least 15 years old fall under California's statewide cap (AB 1482). Check a specific address with the LA Housing Department's ZIMAS tool before signing.
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Beverly Crest sits in the Santa Monica Mountains on Los Angeles' Westside, a hillside neighborhood defined by tree cover, winding streets, and a quiet, removed character. The area is heavily residential with homes spread across elevated terrain, offering views and privacy that come with the trade-off of being car-dependent. This is a neighborhood built for people who prioritize space, nature, and a slower pace over walkability and convenience.
The area ranks highest in LA for air quality (rank 1 of 114) and boasts strong tree canopy coverage at about 24 percent, making it one of the greenest neighborhoods in the city. Traffic exposure is moderate and below the state median, so despite being car-reliant, the roads themselves are not heavily congested. However, amenities and restaurants are sparse within the neighborhood itself, requiring drives or longer trips to reach dining and shopping.
Living here
Day-to-day life in Beverly Crest revolves around your car. The neighborhood is extremely car-dependent (rank 113 of 114 for walkability), and public transit is minimal with no rail stations nearby. Errands, dining, and entertainment require driving to adjacent areas. Within the neighborhood, you'll find parks like Briarwood Park, but shops, cafes, and restaurants are not walkable. The upside is that you're living in one of the cleanest air environments in California with tree-lined streets that provide natural shade and a secluded, residential feel.
For renters willing to embrace car ownership, Beverly Crest offers a retreat-like setting away from urban density. The moderate traffic and excellent air quality make it a genuinely pleasant place to live if your lifestyle accommodates driving. The trade-off is clear: you gain peace, greenery, and clean air at the cost of everyday convenience and spontaneous access to urban amenities.
Who it's for
Beverly Crest suits renters who prioritize a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle and own or are comfortable with a car as their primary mode of transportation. This is ideal for people working outside the immediate area, families seeking space and good air quality, or anyone seeking distance from dense urban neighborhoods. It is not a fit for those who rely on public transit, want walkable dining and shopping, or prefer a more connected, urban neighborhood feel.
Environment & livability
Air quality: cleaner air than most of California.
Long-term diesel PM exposure is linked to elevated respiratory and cardiovascular risk. This area is well below the state median.
Traffic exposure: moderate traffic exposure, below the state median.
Traffic proximity here is better than average for California.
Tree cover: good tree cover, with streets likely shaded.
Tree canopy reduces surface temperatures, absorbs noise, and is consistently linked to lower stress and higher neighborhood satisfaction in urban psychology research.
Walkability: car-dependent area with very limited walkable access.
Designed primarily for driving. Daily errands on foot are difficult. Transit may partially substitute depending on your commute.
Transit: limited transit, infrequent service in this area.
Transit exists but headways are long enough that a car or bike is more practical for most daily trips.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Who lives in Beverly Crest
Population
5,918
Renters
13%
of households rent
Median age
49
Median income
$202k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Around Beverly Crest
Briarwood Park
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What the census says about Beverly Crest
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Beverly Crest; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 34 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 78%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1969
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 0%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 13%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 100%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 94%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 3,664
- total housing units
Averaged across 5 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Beverly Crest in the regional index
How Beverly Crest places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Where police report the fewest incidents
Ranks #1 of 254 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Tree cover, clean air, little traffic
Ranks #29 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Where growing up led to higher adult earnings
Ranks #33 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car in Beverly Crest?+
Yes, a car is essential. The neighborhood ranks 113 of 114 for walkability, with no nearby rail stations and minimal public transit. Most errands, dining, and entertainment require driving.
What is the air quality like?+
Beverly Crest has the best air quality in Los Angeles (rank 1 of 114), with cleaner air than most of California. This is one of the neighborhood's most significant advantages for long-term residents.
How much is rent in Beverly Crest?+
New lease asking rents average about $9,967 per month as of May 2026, making it the most expensive neighborhood in LA (rank 114 of 114). This is nearly five times the city average and reflects the neighborhood's exclusivity and limited rental supply.
Is there tree cover and greenery?+
Yes, Beverly Crest has strong tree canopy coverage at about 24 percent (rank 4 of 114), with streets that are typically shaded and a natural, forested character throughout the neighborhood.
Is Beverly Crest walkable?+
Beverly Crest ranks #328 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, car-dependent area with very limited walkable access.
What is the average rent in Beverly Crest?+
A new lease in Beverly Crest typically asks around $9,967 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $3,501 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number.
How is the air quality in Beverly Crest?+
Beverly Crest has cleaner air than most of California, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 11 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Beverly Crest?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Beverly Crest are Rolling Hills, Ladera Ranch, South Anaheim Foothills and Coto de Caza Hills.