To provide a resource for those displaced by the Los Angeles fires, this edition of “What You Get” focuses on rentals rather than for-sale properties.
Topanga Canyon | $3,950
A hillside bungalow built in 1960
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom house is in Topanga Canyon, a few minutes by car from Topanga State Park. A charter school that runs from kindergarten through fifth grade is five minutes away by car, as is Inn of the Seventh Ray, an organic restaurant and popular event space. Top of Topanga Overlook, which has views of the San Fernando Valley in one direction and the Pacific Ocean in another, is less than 10 minutes away by car, and driving into Woodland Hills takes 15 minutes.
The shops and restaurants of Calabasas are also within a 15-minute drive, and Thousand Oaks is half an hour away.
Size: 518 square feet
Indoors: A wood fence separates this house from the street, with a gate to a path that leads to the front deck. From here, a glass door opens to the kitchen, which has Saltillo-tile floors and high ceilings. The appliances are stainless steel, and tucked into one corner is a home office nook with a built-in desk and shelves. The house is being rented fully furnished.
On the other side of the kitchen is the living room, which has a deck-facing door and wood-paneled ceilings. A fireplace is tucked into a corner of the room and shelves are built into a recessed alcove.
The bedroom is off the living room, with a ceiling fan and windows that have treetop views. Like the living room, the bedroom has access to a deck. Off a built-in office nook is the bathroom, which has a combined tub and shower, white tile and a tall row of built-in cabinets.
Outdoor space and amenities: All of the home’s main spaces have access to outdoor decks, with enough room for sitting and dining areas. There’s a built-in grill and a set of teak chairs. Two off-street parking spots are included.
Utilities: Water and trash are included, while gas, electricity, and cable/internet are not.
Contact: William Preston Bowling, Sotheby’s International Realty — Malibu Brokerage, 310-428-5085
Hollywood | $3,250
A two-story unit in a 1981 condominium building
This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom unit is in a building between Hollywood and Los Feliz, within walking distance of both the Hollywood/Western Metro station and Barnsdall Art Park. Dining options within a 10-minute walk include Jitlada, a Thai restaurant recognized by the James Beard Foundation, the Hollywood branch of Carousel, an Armenian and Lebanese restaurant, and a number of bakeries and coffee shops.
A grocery store is 10 minutes away on foot and Griffith Park is a 15-minute walk. Driving to downtown Los Angeles takes 20 minutes and Burbank Airport is a 25-minute drive.
Size: 1,155 square feet
Indoors: This unit’s front door opens to the living room, which has hardwood floors and sliding-glass doors that open to a balcony. A decorative fireplace is set into a wall, and a dining area has its own balcony-facing glass doors.
The galley kitchen, off the dining area, has a dishwasher and a range with a gas cooktop. The countertops are quartz, and tree-print wallpaper lines the wall behind the sink. Also on this level, off the front door, are a powder room and an equipped laundry room.
Stairs with a wood banister lead from the living room up to the second floor and both bedrooms. Off one side of the landing is the en suite primary bedroom, which fits a king-size bed. A large closet is attached, and the bathroom has a combined tub and shower and blue accent tiles.
A second bedroom, off the other side of the landing, is big enough for a queen-size bed and a desk, and a full bathroom off the hall has a shower with a frosted-glass door.
Outdoor space and amenities: The balcony off the living room is narrow, with space for potted plants and a set of chairs. This unit comes with two parking spots, and guest parking is available.
Utilities: Water, gas, and trash are included, while electricity and cable/internet are not.
Contact: John Kostrey, 310-621-4341 and Jennifer Eckert, 323-543-3697, TKE Collection, Nourmand & Associates
Redondo Beach | $3,750
A unit in a 1971 oceanfront condominium building
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is in a building on the Redondo Beach Esplanade, directly adjacent to the beach and 15 minutes on foot from the city’s pier. A small market is within walking distance, as is a coffee shop. The waterfront restaurants and nightlife of downtown Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach are all within a 15-minute drive.
LAX is 25 minutes away by car, and downtown Los Angeles is a 40-minute drive. Long Beach takes half an hour, and Newport Beach and Irvine both take an hour.
Size: 719 square feet
Indoors: This unit’s front door opens to the foyer, where tiled floors continue to the living room. Here, a wall is lined with mirrors and sliding-glass doors open to the unit’s ocean-facing veranda. A gas fireplace is set into another wall, and the space is lit by recessed ceiling lights.
A breakfast bar divides the living room from a galley kitchen with tiled countertops and a range with an electric cooktop. A small dining table can fit between the kitchen and living room.
The bedroom, big enough for a queen-size bed, is at the back of the unit. The floors here are wood-look tile, and there is a walk-in closet with a built-in storage system. The window, set high into a wall, is covered with white wood shutters. A bathroom, with a combined tub and shower, is off the foyer.
Outdoor space and amenities: The veranda, lined with a low white wall, faces the sand and the Pacific, and has space for a set of chairs and a grill. The tenant has access to shared laundry, a recreation room and one assigned parking spot in a secure garage.
Utilities: Water and trash are included, while gas, electricity, and cable/internet are not.
Contact: Kirsten Cole, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty — Manhattan Beach, 310-756-3524
