What is the rent for a studio at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $1,360 to $1,840 per month, with a median of $1,600.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $1,539 to $2,082 per month, with a median of $1,810.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $1,947 to $2,634 per month, with a median of $2,290.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $2,499 to $3,381 per month, with a median of $2,940.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $2,754 to $3,726 per month, with a median of $3,240.

How does rent at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 90003 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 7% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 4-bedroom rents are about 21% below the neighborhood median.

Is 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.

Is the landlord of 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 a good landlord?

143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003, owned by MACHUCA ANGELITA TRUSTEE THE MACHUCA FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, has an overall grade of B (3.1/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 8 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.1 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

Yes, 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 has 8 housing violations and 7 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

There are 7 schools near 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary (7 min walk), John C. Fremont Senior High (9 min walk), John Hope Continuation (10 min walk), South Park Elementary (13 min walk), Kipp Empower Academy (10 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?

143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Manchester / Main (115-13196), 0.43 mi away.

Is 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 90003 zip code where 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 is located has 1,490 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90003 for a full breakdown by crime type.

When was 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 built and how many units does it have?

143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 was built in 1922, contains 1 total unit.

143 W 81ST ST — Rent Intelligence for South LA, LA

South LA · Los Angeles, CA 90003

Built 19221 units

Current rent range

$1,360 – $3,726 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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143 W 81ST ST

Los Angeles, CA 90003

143 W 81ST ST is a prewar 1922 building, 1 unit in South LA, LA. Owned by MACHUCA ANGELITA TRUSTEE THE MACHUCA FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. Public records show 8 open violations, 7 311 complaints on file.

HPD violations8last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age104 ybuilt 1922

311 complaints7last 7 years

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Neighborhood Median Rent

South LA · March 2026

Studio

$1,600/mo

1 BR

$1,810/mo

2 BR

$2,290/mo

3 BR

$2,940/mo

4 BR

$3,240/mo

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: ~6% by timing your move to January.

Rent vs. area median South LA

Studio

This building: $1,360 – $1,840

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,539 – $2,082

7% aboveArea: $1,695

2 BR

This building: $1,947 – $2,634

2% belowArea: $2,325

3 BR

This building: $2,499 – $3,381

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $2,754 – $3,726

21% belowArea: $4,125

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range South LA

Studio

$1,600

$1,360 – $1,840

1 Bed

$1,695

$1,695

2 Bed

$2,290

$2,238 – $2,413

3 Bed

$2,940

$2,499 – $3,381

4 Bed

$4,125

$4,125

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in South LA

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Rent trends.

South Los Angeles

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

Asking rent

$2,077

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.6%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

43%

asking, since ~'16

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

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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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

8 total

All HPD violations
8

311Top Complaints

7 total

Bulky Items
3
Service Not Complete
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 8 HPD records

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The landlord.

MACHUCA ANGELITA TRUSTEE THE MACHUCA FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

Portfolio of 2 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

3.1

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1922Building constructed1 units
nowMACHUCA ANGELITA TRUSTEE THE MACHUCA FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.

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About this area.

South LA · 90003

143 W 81ST ST · South LA · 33.966° N, -118.275° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

7 schools nearby7 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

Manchester / Main115-13196
0.4 mi9 min
Manchester / Main115
0.4 mi9 min
Manchester / Main115-13196
0.4 mi9 min
Manchester / Main115
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Seventy-Fifth Street ElementaryKG-6
0.4 mi7 min
John C. Fremont Senior High9-12
0.4 mi9 min
John Hope Continuation9-12
0.5 mi10 min
South Park ElementaryKG-6
0.6 mi13 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Kipp Empower AcademyKG-4
0.5 mi10 min
Kipp Academy Of Opportunity5-8
0.5 mi11 min
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle6-8
0.7 mi15 min

The neighborhood

South LA

South LA between Florence and Manchester is a sprawling residential area with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. It's affordable and centrally located, with a growing number of community-driven improvement projects.

17,302buildings tracked3.4avg LucidIQ$1,695median 1BR

75,024population$51kmedian income73%renters

AffordableResidentialDiverseCentralEvolving

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

Rent trends in South LA

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Willowbrook· 0.94 mi Florence· 0.95 mi Watts· 1.81 mi Gramercy Park· 2.03 mi South LA· 2.31 mi

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1922

Total units1

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1922

Building constructed

1 units

now

Current owner: MACHUCA ANGELITA TRUSTEE THE MACHUCA FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

4 events

311MEDIUMJan 12, 2026
Service Not Complete — Call
311MEDIUMOct 22, 2020
Bulky Items
311MEDIUMOct 13, 2020
Bulky Items
311MEDIUMOct 13, 2020
Bulky Items

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $1,360 to $1,840 per month, with a median of $1,600.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $1,539 to $2,082 per month, with a median of $1,810.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $1,947 to $2,634 per month, with a median of $2,290.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $2,499 to $3,381 per month, with a median of $2,940.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 ranges from $2,754 to $3,726 per month, with a median of $3,240.
How does rent at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 90003 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 7% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 4-bedroom rents are about 21% below the neighborhood median.
Is 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
The registered owner of 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 is MACHUCA ANGELITA TRUSTEE THE MACHUCA FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 a good landlord?
143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003, owned by MACHUCA ANGELITA TRUSTEE THE MACHUCA FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, has an overall grade of B (3.1/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 8 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.1 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
Yes, 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 has 8 housing violations and 7 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
There are 7 schools near 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary (7 min walk), John C. Fremont Senior High (9 min walk), John Hope Continuation (10 min walk), South Park Elementary (13 min walk), Kipp Empower Academy (10 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003?
143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Manchester / Main (115-13196), 0.43 mi away.
Is 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 90003 zip code where 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 is located has 1,490 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90003 for a full breakdown by crime type.
When was 143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 built and how many units does it have?
143 W 81ST ST, Los Angeles, CA 90003 was built in 1922, contains 1 total unit.

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