Where to Live in Downtown LA
Where to Live in Downtown LA
Downtown Los Angeles has nine distinct residential neighborhoods, from converted warehouse lofts in the Arts District to full-service high-rises in South Park and Bunker Hill. This guide compares them so you can choose where to buy.
Downtown LA neighborhoods at a glance
Arts District: 1920s warehouse lofts and live/work spaces near galleries and restaurants.
Historic Core: Beaux-Arts and Art Deco landmark conversions, walkable to Broadway and Grand Central Market.
Old Bank District: Historic Spring Street buildings near Gallery Row.
Fashion District: Historic live/work lofts, often at lower entry prices.
Little Tokyo: Mid-2000s condos, one historic loft building, and a Metro station.
South Park: High-rise condos and soft lofts near L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena.
Central City West: Towers and lofts with garage parking, just west of the 110.
Financial District: Walk-to-work condos beside 7th Street/Metro Center.
Bunker Hill: Full-service towers near Disney Hall, The Broad, and MOCA.
Which Downtown LA neighborhood fits you?
Historic character or live/work space: Arts District, Historic Core, Fashion District
Parking and building amenities: Central City West, Little Tokyo, South Park, Bunker Hill
Walk to work and transit: Financial District, Historic Core
Culture and landscaped grounds: Bunker Hill
Is Downtown LA walkable?
Yes. 655 S Hope St in the Financial District has a Walk Score of 98, and the Regional Connector, opened in 2023, links the Little Tokyo/Arts District station directly to Santa Monica on the E Line and to Long Beach and Pasadena on the A Line.
What do Downtown LA lofts and condos cost?
Prices vary widely by building. Entry-level lofts and condos generally start in the $300,000s to $400,000s, while penthouses and high-floor residences run into the millions.
Ready to look?
Browse all Downtown LA listings or call or text David Hernandez, a Downtown LA loft and condo specialist, at (213) 808-4324.