What is the rent for a studio at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is approximately $2,245 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ranges from $2,245 to $2,765 per month, with a median of $2,505.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ranges from $2,495 to $3,560 per month, with a median of $3,027.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ranges from $3,600 to $3,990 per month, with a median of $3,795.

How does rent at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 90012 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 2-bedroom rents are about 5% above the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 45% below the neighborhood median.

Is 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

Rent at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has increased by 4% since 2025-12, going from $2,964 to $3,080 as of 2026-02.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

The registered owner of 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is AvalonBay Communities, Inc.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 a good landlord?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012, owned by AvalonBay Communities, Inc., has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 16 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

Yes, 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has 1 housing violation and 26 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 have?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 offers 4 amenities including Pet Friendly, Deck, Fitness Center, Controlled Access. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 allow pets?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

Does 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 have a doorman or concierge?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 offers the following security and access amenities: Controlled Access.

What schools are near 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

There are 2 schools near 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012, including 1 public school, 1 charter school, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts (15 min walk), Ednovate - Brio College Prep (15 min walk).

What public transit is near 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 5th / Towne (18-13196, 53-13196, 62-13196), 0.43 mi away.

Is 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 90012 zip code where 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is located has 1,689 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90012 for a full breakdown by crime type.

When was 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 built and how many units does it have?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 was built in 2014, contains 175 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?

236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

236 S LOS ANGELES ST — Rent Intelligence for Downtown, LA

Downtown · Los Angeles, CA 90012

Built 2014175 units

Current rent range

$2,245 – $3,990 / mo

4 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★3.316 reviews

Verified reviewsACOwned byAvalonBay Communities, Inc.3 bldgs

236 S LOS ANGELES ST

Los Angeles, CA 90012

236 S LOS ANGELES ST is a new-construction 2014 building, 175 units in Downtown, LA. Owned by AvalonBay Communities, Inc.. Public records show 1 open violation, 26 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 16 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews163.3 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age12 ybuilt 2014

311 complaints26last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Downtown · March 2026

Studio

$2,245/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$2,505/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$3,027/mo

1 listing

3 BR

$3,795/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to January.

Rent vs. area median Downtown

Studio

This building: $2,245 – $2,245

3% belowArea: $2,305

1 BR

This building: $2,245 – $2,765

1% belowArea: $2,528

2 BR

This building: $2,495 – $3,560

5% aboveArea: $2,894

3 BR

This building: $3,600 – $3,990

45% belowArea: $6,855

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,495

Units Historic Rent 4 listings

Studio$2,3801 listing

1 Bed$2,4453 listings

2 Bed$3,2509 listings

3 Bed$4,1571 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Downtown

Studio1 listing

$2,305

$2,305

1 Bed1 listing

$2,505

$2,010 – $2,939

2 Bed1 listing

$2,894

$2,894

3 Bed1 listing

$6,855

$6,855

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Downtown

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Los Angeles

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,764

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.7%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

1 total

Uncategorized
1

311Top Complaints

26 total

Bulky Items
10
Graffiti Removal
8
Item Pickups
6
Metal/Household Appliances
1
Information-Only
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class NOpenJun 5, 2025
NAR

See all 1 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

3.3 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

16 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

38%

2★

1★

I wish I could give it ZERO stars! Their maintenance and security team work together to rob the residents. They steal from the garages and the storages. The management knows and does nothing because they are all related…

negativeJan 2025

Anonymous

AVA is a friendly, well designed, high end neighborhood. It is very pet friendly and not all of the residents are college students (unusual in downtown). It is convenient to all of downtown L.A., Little Tokyo, and the…

positiveFeb 2016

Anonymous

After visiting eight places in Downtown LA I think AVA Little Tokyo is an excellent option in terms of rent-quality adjusted criteria. Staff is very friendly and highly efficient and the apartments are really new and w…

mixedFeb 2016

Anonymous

View all 16 reviews

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

FITNESS

Fitness Center

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Deck
Controlled Access

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

Portfolio of 3 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.1

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

2014Building constructed175 units
nowAvalonBay Communities, Inc.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

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The landlord.

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About this area.

Downtown · 90012

236 S LOS ANGELES ST · Downtown · 34.049° N, -118.243° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

2 schools nearby15 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

5th / Towne18-1319653-1319662-13196
0.4 mi9 min
5th / Towne185362
0.4 mi9 min
6th / San Pedro18-1319653-1319662-13196720-13196
0.5 mi10 min
6th / San Pedro185362720
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts9-12
0.7 mi15 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Ednovate - Brio College Prep9-12
0.7 mi15 min

The neighborhood

Downtown

Downtown LA has undergone a dramatic transformation -- luxury towers, Grand Park, world-class museums, and a growing restaurant scene anchor a neighborhood still finding its residential identity. The Arts District spills over from the east, and Union Station connects you to Metro lines heading in every direction.

5,936buildings tracked3.6avg LucidIQ$2,528median 1BR

38,430population$58kmedian income94%renters

Up-and-ComingUrbanCulturalWalkableTransit-Accessible

Explore Downtown

Neighborhood overview

Downtown→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 90012

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average

Rent trends in Downtown

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Downtown· 0.98 mi Downtown· 1 mi Downtown· 1.36 mi Downtown· 1.48 mi Echo Park· 1.68 mi

Browse all Los Angeles neighborhoods

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built2014

Total units175

201020202030

2014

Building constructed

175 units

now

Current owner: AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMApr 13, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMMar 22, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMJan 28, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMJan 27, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMJan 1, 2026
Information-Only — Call
311MEDIUMJul 3, 2025
Graffiti Removal — Driver Self Report
HPDLOWJun 5, 2025
HPD Class N Violation — NAR
311MEDIUMMar 25, 2025
Bulky Items — Mobile App

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is approximately $2,245 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ranges from $2,245 to $2,765 per month, with a median of $2,505.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ranges from $2,495 to $3,560 per month, with a median of $3,027.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ranges from $3,600 to $3,990 per month, with a median of $3,795.
How does rent at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 90012 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 2-bedroom rents are about 5% above the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 45% below the neighborhood median.
Is 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
Rent at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has increased by 4% since 2025-12, going from $2,964 to $3,080 as of 2026-02.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
The registered owner of 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is AvalonBay Communities, Inc.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 a good landlord?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012, owned by AvalonBay Communities, Inc., has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 16 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
Yes, 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has 1 housing violation and 26 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 have?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 offers 4 amenities including Pet Friendly, Deck, Fitness Center, Controlled Access. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 allow pets?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
Does 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 have a doorman or concierge?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 offers the following security and access amenities: Controlled Access.
What schools are near 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
There are 2 schools near 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012, including 1 public school, 1 charter school, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts (15 min walk), Ednovate - Brio College Prep (15 min walk).
What public transit is near 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 5th / Towne (18-13196, 53-13196, 62-13196), 0.43 mi away.
Is 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 90012 zip code where 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is located has 1,689 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90012 for a full breakdown by crime type.
When was 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 built and how many units does it have?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 was built in 2014, contains 175 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012?
236 S LOS ANGELES ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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