North Hollywood Apartments and Rentals

Rich with history from the motion picture industry and located in the San Fernando Valley, North Hollywood (affectionately called NoHo by locals) is one of the major neighborhoods that make up the greater Los Angeles area. An ethnically diverse  and artsy community, it is no surprise that so many are looking for affordable North Hollywood apartments for rent.

American culture would never be the same after California was granted statehood right in the heart of North Hollywood in 1847 in Campo de Cahuenga (now Cahuenga Field) after a war between Mexico and the United States. Thirteen years later, the entire southern half of the San Fernando Valley was bought by I.N. Van Nuys for $115,000 for farmland. Little did he know then that this would become one of the most iconic neighborhoods in the world 100 years later. After 10 farming families moved to what was then called Lankershim in 1888, the small community began to grow.

After the Mulholland Aqueduct opened in 1913, Los Angeles experienced an overwhelming boom, and many in the motion picture arts began moving to what was slowly being called "Hollywoodland" in the early 20th century. However, it was still mainly wheat fields and fruit orchards until the 1950s, when suburban sprawl took over the Los Angeles area and San Fernando's agricultural community was no more. Universal City took over a large chunk of land in the area and became the largest film factory in the world, and Valley Plaza became a large shopping hub.

In the past 30 years, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has made its home in North Hollywood. Famous for the Oscar Awards, this gave rise to the now famous NoHo Arts District, a trendy neighborhood that has grown rapidly due in part to the CRA project that began in 2000.

There is no doubt the entertainment industry is king in North Hollywood, there are a plethora of commercial hubs of all shapes and sizes. Some of the corporate giants that make their home here are: The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios Hollywood, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Nestle USA, NBC, Countrywide Credit, Boeing-Rocketdyne Propulsion and Power and Wellpoint Health Networks. If you are new to the area and looking for North Hollywood rentals, there is no better centrally located place for you to be than here.

North Hollywood is within short driving distance to USC, UCLA, Cal State Northride and Los Angeles Valley College. For those looking to make their big break, there is of course the Los Angeles Acting School, where many Hollywood actors got their start.

According to city-data.com, the average cost of rent in 2009 was $751 per month, around $130 less than the state average. So, despite the central location to everything Hollywood has to offer, rent is surprisingly affordable here. Although it is no surprise that living in California can be expensive, the price of food and utilities in North Hollywood are only eight to nine points above the national average, respectively.

The NoHo arts district is one of the best places in the world for all things entertainment . Whether you are into comedy, theater, musicals, improv or even Shakespearean plays, you will find it all here. There are also several art galleries, bars and restaurants to roam into to see the sights and celebrities.

For recreational activities, the Valley Plaza Recreation Center is your best bet not only for a great workout spot, but for community involvement . Complete with basketball courts, ballet and karate lessons for the kids, and dance classes for senior citizens, there is an auditorium for local theater programs and picnic tables for barbecuing and grilling.

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