Playa del Rey Apartments and Rentals

If you have always dreamed of waking up to the sounds of the Pacific Ocean each morning, but still want to live near everything the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles has to offer, then the beachside community of Playa del Rey, CA is the perfect place to call home.

With its high median household income, low density of people per square mile and loads of seaside activities for residents to enjoy, it is no surprise that Playa del Rey apartments for rent have become such a hot commodity these days. A highly-educated community, the neighborhood has a high amount of residents with a bachelor's degree or more, making Playa del Rey a prosperous and well-educated place to call home. Almost 3 square miles, this area feels and looks like a small town but still has everything that Los Angeles has to offer only a short drive away.

The name Playa del Rey literally translates into "the beach of the king" in Spanish, and that certainly rings true as this neighborhood's greatest asset its stunning location along the Pacific Ocean tides.  Playa del Rey is also very close to Marina del Rey, one of the city's best places for boating and fishing, Los Angeles International Airport and downtown Los Angeles, so you won't miss a beat if you decide to live here. The area is also close to Loyola Marymount University, making Playa del Rey a natural place for many local students to call home while they are taking classes.

One of the biggest attractions in the neighborhood is Dockweiler Beach State Park, a three-mile shoreline recreational facility that runs beneath the takeoff path from Los Angeles International Airport. This stunning beach offers plenty of leisure activities for residents, including surfing, a pier, hand gliding area and beach bike paths.

To find your next rental apartment or house in Playa del Rey, take a look at our listings on Rent.com®.