This building is covered by LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Annual rent increases are capped at 3% (effective Feb 2026).
Built 1908 — pre-Oct 1978 with 2+ units
Verify on LAHD →Compared to median rents in 90042, Highland Park
Latest data: March 2026. This building has not been actively listed recently.
Studio
$1,895/mo
1BR
$2,515/mo
2BR
$2,675/mo
3BR
$6,000/mo
Potential savings: ~40% by timing your move
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Based on HUD Fair Market Rent estimates for this ZIP code
14 questions answered
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $1,530 to $2,070 per month, with a median of $1,800.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $1,709 to $2,312 per month, with a median of $2,010.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $2,159 to $2,921 per month, with a median of $2,540.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $2,746 to $3,714 per month, with a median of $3,230.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $3,043 to $4,117 per month, with a median of $3,580.
Yes, 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is rent stabilized with 4 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
The registered owner of 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is LAM. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042, owned by LAM, has an overall grade of A (4.7/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 19 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.7 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has 19 housing violations and 2 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
There are 3 schools near 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042, including 3 public schools. Nearby schools include Latona Avenue Elementary (20 min walk), Arroyo Seco Museum Science (9 min walk), Bushnell Way Elementary (11 min walk).
140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has 3 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Sierra / Borel (182-13196), 1.5 mi away.
The 90042 zip code where 140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is located has 575 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90042 for a full breakdown by crime type.
140 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was built in 1908, contains 4 total units.