THEA at Metropolis: Luxury Apartments in Downtown LA, Rent Prices & Amenities

Last updated: October 29, 2026. By the Apartments Club Editorial Team.

At a glance: 1000 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 · Downtown LA · asking rents from $2,786 to $22,514 a month as of October 2026.

THEA is the tallest of the towers at Metropolis, the full-block development on Eighth Street between Francisco Street and the 110 freeway in Downtown Los Angeles. Greenland USA built Metropolis in phases, and THEA was the fourth and final tower, welcoming its first residents in 2020. It contains 685 rental apartments; Northland, a national apartment investor, bought the tower in 2022 for a reported $504 million. Published story counts range from 56 to 59 depending on the source.

The building markets itself on high-end interiors and white-glove service, and the listing data backs up the size story: one-bedrooms ran from about 820 to 1,030 square feet in October 2026, and the largest homes, a three-bedroom and a four-bedroom penthouse, were close to 3,300 and 3,500 square feet.

Location and neighborhood

Metropolis sits on the western edge of the Financial District, a short walk from the 7th Street/Metro Center station, which connects to the A, B, D and E lines. FIGat7th, the Whole Foods on Eighth and Grand and the restaurants of South Park are within walking distance, and LA Live is about ten minutes away on foot. The 110 freeway is right next door, which is convenient for driving but means some lower-floor homes face the freeway.

Metropolis also includes a hotel, condominium towers and ground-floor retail. Our Downtown LA neighborhood guide covers the wider area.

Apartments for rent at THEA at Metropolis

THEA offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus three- and four-bedroom penthouses. The very top of the price range comes from the penthouse level.

Based on the units advertised on October 28, 2026, asking rents ranged from $2,786 to $22,514 a month, per Highrises.com (Realtor.com network, listing data supplied by Zillow). Here is the breakdown by unit type:

Unit type	Asking rent (Oct 2026)	Size
Studio	$2,786 – $3,201	504 – 620 sq ft
1 bedroom	$3,562 – $4,290	822 – 1,026 sq ft
2 bedroom	$4,629 – $6,358	1,170 – 1,655 sq ft
3 bedroom	$5,842 – $22,514	1,626 – 3,317 sq ft
4 bedroom	$21,804	3,487 sq ft

THEA’s official website did not list prices on the pages we could load on October 28, 2026. The listing data we used noted a special of up to eight weeks free plus look-and-lease bonuses of up to $1,000 on base rent, with a minimum lease term, so ask how any concession is applied before comparing buildings.

Amenities

Amenities listed for the building include:

• A spa, steam room and rooftop fire pit
• A fitness center with group classes and a yoga studio
• A golf simulator room
• A business center and TV lounge
• Concierge, resident services and 24-hour availability
• Bicycle storage, gated entry and keyless entry technology

Inside the apartments, the listing highlights floor-to-ceiling windows, chef kitchens with Gaggenau, Miele and Bosch appliances, Italian stone counters, custom closets, Nest thermostats and built-in wine coolers in select homes, with ceilings from 9 to 12 feet.

Pros and cons

Pros

• High-end European appliances and stone counters
• Larger-than-average apartments for a downtown tower
• Spa, steam room and golf simulator
• Walkable to 7th Street/Metro Center and FIGat7th

Cons

• Next to the 110 freeway, which affects some views and noise
• Penthouse pricing is far above the rest of the building
• A big building with 685 homes
• Concessions can make the true monthly cost hard to compare

How it compares with other LA luxury rentals

We reviewed advertised rents at 25 of the priciest rental communities in Los Angeles County on October 28, 2026. Ranked by the highest monthly asking rent, THEA at Metropolis came in at number 4. For context, here is what several other high-end buildings were asking on the same day (same source):

• Ten Thousand (Century City): $13,600 – $27,000 a month
• Olympic + Hill (Downtown LA (South Park)): $2,499 – $24,434 a month
• Circa LA (Downtown LA (South Park)): $2,653 – $23,216 a month
• Kurve (Westlake/Koreatown edge): $2,228 – $19,262 a month
• Vision on Wilshire (Miracle Mile): $4,499 – $18,699 a month
• The Landmark Los Angeles (Brentwood/West LA): $3,250 – $17,950 a month

Keep in mind that the top of each range is usually driven by one or two penthouse or oversized units, so the starting rent and the mix of unit sizes often say more about a building than its single most expensive listing. Linked names go to our full profile of that building.

More LA luxury building profiles

Comparing options? These profiles in our Los Angeles luxury apartments series cover nearby or similarly priced buildings:

• Circa LA: Downtown LA (South Park), from $2,653 a month
• Olympic + Hill: Downtown LA (South Park), from $2,499 a month
• TENTEN Wilshire: Downtown LA, from $2,500 a month
• Kurve: Westlake/Koreatown edge, from $2,228 a month
• Vision on Wilshire: Miracle Mile, from $4,499 a month
• Ten Thousand: Century City, from $13,600 a month

Touring tips

• Ask which specific units are available and on which floors; view and floor height can move the rent by thousands of dollars in the same floor plan.
• Request the full monthly cost in writing, including parking, pet rent, storage, utilities and any amenity or service fees.
• Ask whether advertised specials are applied as free weeks up front or spread across the lease, and how that affects renewal pricing.
• Visit at rush hour and in the evening to judge traffic, noise and how easy it is to get in and out of the garage.
• Read the lease terms for minimum length, early termination and renewal caps before you put down a deposit.

Who it suits

THEA suits downtown professionals who want condo-quality interiors, families who like the play areas and garden on the amenity deck, and anyone who wants a large apartment with real skyline views close to the Metro hub. The four-bedroom penthouse is one of the few rental homes of that size in Downtown LA.

Can you afford it?

A common rule of thumb is to keep rent near 30% of gross income, which means a $2,786 apartment calls for roughly $111,000 a year in household income, and the top-end unit far more. Many luxury buildings also ask for income of two and a half to three times the rent. Run your own numbers with our rent affordability calculator, and if this building is out of range, browse more options on our Los Angeles rentals board.

Before you apply

Rents in large buildings change daily based on floor, view, lease length and concessions. The figures above are asking rents for units listed on October 28, 2026, not signed leases, and they may include mandatory fees. Always verify current pricing, fees and availability directly with the leasing office or on the official THEA at Metropolis website. ApartmentsClub is not affiliated with the building or its management.

Featured image: Downtown Los Angeles skyline with the San Gabriel Mountains (2016 neighborhood view; may not show THEA). Photo by salewskia via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Sources: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), as cited in the text above. Figures reflect the data release noted where they appear; listings and prices change. How we source and update data: Editorial Standards & Sources.