North Hollywood Neighborhood Guide

North Hollywood, or NoHo, is a San Fernando Valley neighborhood with a performing arts district and a major transit hub.

This guide gives renters a general overview of North Hollywood: what daily life is like, how people get around and what to look for in an apartment. Neighborhood conditions change, so visit at different times of day and talk to residents before you sign a lease.

Living in North Hollywood

The NoHo Arts District is home to many small theaters, galleries, dance studios and restaurants. Beyond the arts district, the neighborhood has a mix of apartment buildings, single-family homes and new mixed-use developments. It is generally more affordable than many parts of the Westside, though prices vary.

Getting around

North Hollywood Station is the northern terminus of the Metro B Line subway, with a direct ride to Hollywood and Downtown LA. It is also a stop for the Metro G Line busway across the Valley. The 170 and 101 freeways are nearby.

Things to do nearby

• Live theater in the NoHo Arts District
• North Hollywood Park
• Local restaurants and coffee shops
• Easy rail access to Hollywood and Downtown

Housing and renting

Rentals range from older garden apartments to new buildings near the station with amenities. Many older buildings may be covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance.

For official information on tenant protections and housing programs, see City of Los Angeles housing information. California’s statewide rules, including limits on rent increases and just-cause eviction protections for many units, may also apply. The California Courts’ landlord and tenant self-help pages are a helpful starting point.

Apartment hunting checklist for North Hollywood

• Visit the block in the evening and on a weekend to check noise and parking.
• Time your commute during rush hour, by car and by transit.
• Ask whether parking, laundry and utilities are included.
• Ask whether the unit is covered by rent stabilization or a state rent cap.
• Check cell reception and internet providers available at the address.
• Look for natural light, storage and air conditioning, which matters during hot summer days in much of Los Angeles County.
• Never send money for a unit you have not seen in person.

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