

Nestled at 530 W 27th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA, the West 27th Place is a well-kept student apartment in Los Angeles that provides an excellent living environment. The West 27th Place is a contemporary housing that provides 1B, 2B, and 4B student apartments in Los Angeles with spacious rooms and many top-class amenities. West 27th Place is an ideal choice for students looking for housing near USC Viterbi School of Engineering (6-minute drive) or University of Southern California (10-minute drive).
Los Angeles is among the best cities in the world for attracting students due to its high educational quality and strong career prospects. The unemployment level in Los Angeles is estimated at 5.2% as of 2026 (FRED), with entertainment, aerospace, defense, and bioscience dominating the market. The safety index in Los Angeles is around 46.17%, making it sensible to be cautious about knowing the most dangerous areas to avoid in Los Angeles. Regardless, Los Angeles is a beautiful city with areas such as Downtown Los Angeles, Macarthur Park, and Wilshire Center-Koreatown being extremely walkable. The cost of living in Los Angeles is quite high; LA is the 11th-highest cost-of-living city in the US (Numbeo), with about $1,450 - $ 2,000 per month, excluding rent.
West 27th Place offers spacious and fully-furnished 1B (1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | A2C - 1, and more), 2B (Room in 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom and more), and 4B (Room in 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom and more) apartments with private or shared bathrooms and kitchens, depending on the room type. Each unit comes equipped with a large, flat-screen TV, an oversized walk-in closet, a full kitchen with granite countertops, and an in-unit washer & dryer.
There is a wide array of high-end amenities available at the West 27th Place apartments, including the academic success center, iMacs & free printing, group & private study rooms, ground-level dining, retail, community clubhouse, monthly resident events, bike storage, a fully-equipped fitness center, a resort-style pool, a hot tub, a sun deck, and a poolside jumbotron. With security in mind, an overnight & weekend courtesy patrol officer and garage parking are also available on the property. Add the on-site maintenance and management team and closeness of West 27th Place to USC to the mix, and you are all set.
The location of West 27th Place is ideal as it is close to many top universities, like Mount Saint Mary’s University (11-minute walk) or Los Angeles Trade Technical College (12-minute walk). In terms of food, students can opt to go to local restaurants like Amino Avenue Boba & Coffee, Taco Bell, and Five Guys at a 1-minute walk. For coffee, students can go to cafes like Northern Cafe and Seree's Coffee Shop at a 4-9 minute walk. For drinks, students can go to 901 Bar and Grill and Central Kitchen at The Lorenzo at a 4-7 minute walk.
For groceries near West 27th Place, there are various supermarket stores available, such as Henry's Market and Trader Joe's, which are a 4-5 minute drive. As for hospitals and medical facilities, you may find pharmacies such as Orthopaedic Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy at a 6-9 minute walk away. The nearest hospital to West 27th Place is Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, at a 9-minute drive.
Beyond the immediate surroundings, there's much more for students to enjoy around West 27th Place. The Exposition Park is directly adjacent to the property and contains the Natural History Museum of LA County, the California Science Center, the Exposition Park Rose Garden, and BMO Stadium (home of LAFC and Angel City FC). This includes visiting famous tourist sites such as the Hollywood Sign and strolling through the Santa Monica Pier for beautiful views of the ocean. Other fun activities include spending time at the Griffith Observatory or walking around Venice Beach. There are also cultural sites, such as the Getty Center, for students to visit, making Los Angeles a lively city. Visit the entertainment site at Universal Studios Hollywood for fun rides and experiences. Get breathtaking views of the entire city in the Runyon Canyon Park, which is popular among celebrities and tourists. Learn about art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which is one of the largest on the West Coast of the USA. Students can also walk through the Hollywood Walk of Fame for beautiful views of the stars dedicated to international personalities. Another amazing thing to do is visit The Broad.
West 27th Place is very well-connected within Los Angeles, with the Metro rides costing around $1.75 per trip. The nearest metro station is LATTC/Ortho Institute at a 5-minute walk. The nearest bus station is Adams & Figueroa St. and 23rd & Figueroa St. at a 3-8 minute walk. One can also use bicycles, cabs, or Uber, among other means. The nearest airport to West 27th Place is the Los Angeles International Airport, which is an 18-minute drive.
Application fee: $50.00, due at the time of application.
A security deposit of $500.00 is required with a guarantor. A security deposit of $1,000.00 is required without a guarantor. The security deposit is due prior to move-in.
The total housing cost is divided into 12 equal monthly instalments. Each instalment is due on the 1st day of the month.
Payment can be made through the resident portal. Bank transfer is accepted. Credit card is accepted. Paper checks may be accepted by the leasing office. Money orders may be accepted by the leasing office.
A guarantor is someone who is financially responsible for the lease agreement. The guarantor must reside in the United States. The guarantor must be at least 25 years of age. The guarantor cannot be a current resident.
Monthly Utility Billing Service Administrative Fee: $5.35 per month. Monthly Systematic Code Enforcement Program Fee: $2.83 per month. Parking fee: $200.00 per month, per parking space if contracted. Credit Program fee: $8.95 per month, if applicable in accordance with the terms outlined in the Housing Contract. Damage Waiver Program fee: $13.50 per month, if applicable in accordance with the terms outlined in the Housing Contract.
West 27th Place, Los Angeles