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The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near UCLA (October 2026)

University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAUpdated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed October 1, 2026

117 properties reviewed
532+ reviews analyzed
updated October 2026
independentno pay-to-rank
the short answer

Luxe villas leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near UCLA with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Mark Los Angeles and 1301 Brockton Ave. Across the 117 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near University of California, Los Angeles for every option.

  • winnerLuxe villas
  • FMP Score range1.8–5.0 / 5
  • avg walk181 min to campus
  • rent range$1000–$2203 /person
the ranking

The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near UCLA

Sorted by FMP Score from verified UCLA reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current UCLA reviews only.

  1. Luxe villas
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Luxe Villas earns its spot for combining a recently renovated, gorgeous building with property management that genuinely cares about residents as individuals. Michele Olaya and her team operate with the kind of attentiveness and speed you'd expect from a private owner, not a large management company maintenance requests get handled immediately through their online portal, and the security system keeps the place genuinely safe. The underground parking, clean common areas, and friendly on-site staff round out an experience that has kept residents happy for years. As one resident shared, "Michele and the full team have been awesome partners," and that partnership extends to every interaction, from quick responses to rational problem-solving.

    40 min walk to UCLA
  2. The Mark Los Angeles
    1.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near UCLA, 1.8/5 from verified reviews. I stopped by the UCLA housing fair to check out possible housing situations for my senior year at UCLA and I loved the Mark LA’s booth! I spoke to Alyssa and Isabella and felt like…

    10 min walk to UCLA$1000/person/mo
  3. 3.7(3 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near UCLA, 3.7/5 from verified reviews. It looks like it's been quite some time before someone reviewed Brockton Manor. It looks like it's been revamped and remodeled since the last review. I found this spot on Trulia, and Joseph…

    53 min walk to UCLA$1309/person/mo
  4. Sierra Apartments
    3.4(6 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Sierra Apartments stands out near UCLA for its responsive management and genuinely safe environment, making it a solid choice for students prioritizing peace of mind. The location is excellent close enough to campus that you can walk or bike easily, and the parking situation is actually manageable with both lot and street options available. While some units have quirks from recent renovations, residents appreciate that management takes safety seriously. As one tenant noted, the complex offers 'pretty good' parking that rarely leaves you scrambling, even when the lot fills up.

    239 min walk to UCLAGreat locationResponsive managementSafe
  5. 25th St Nest
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: 25th St Nest captures the imagination of students who want to live somewhere with real character and cultural significance near UCLA. The property has become something of a landmark for fans of iconic television, drawing residents who value living in a space with a story beyond just four walls and a lease. The buzz around this place speaks to how it transcends typical student housing it's a place where pop culture history meets everyday living. For students who appreciate the intersection of entertainment and community, this is genuinely unique.

    227 min walk to UCLA$1300/person/mo
  6. Apex. The One.
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Apex. The One. earns its ranking through genuinely exceptional leasing staff who treat the application process like they're helping a friend, not just processing paperwork. Students rave about agents like Ty, Liz, and Marsha, who go out of their way to show multiple units, answer questions thoroughly, and even stay late to ensure everything is handled right. The apartments themselves are spacious and well-designed, but what really sets this place apart is the human touch your leasing agent actually advocates for you. As one resident put it, Ty 'kept helping me find solutions' when the path forward seemed uncertain, turning a stressful process into a genuinely positive experience.

    261 min walk to UCLA
  7. Figueroa Eight
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Figueroa Eight stands out for building genuine community in a way that goes beyond typical student housing residents actually feel like they belong to something bigger than just their lease. The staff, particularly people like Daniel, Sora, Brian, and Malik, are known for being exceptionally responsive and genuinely invested in making tenants feel welcome and supported. The building's amenities and social spaces are thoughtfully designed to bring people together, and the management team actively works to foster that sense of belonging. As one resident shared, the staff 'go above and beyond for their tenants and they really believe in the power of BUILDING COMMUNITY,' which is exactly what makes living here feel special.

    263 min walk to UCLA
  8. The Lorenzo
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Lorenzo stands out near UCLA for delivering the full resort-style experience that makes student housing feel like a genuine upgrade to dorm life. Residents rave about the stunning pools, high-end gym, beautiful study spaces, and constant social programming that keeps the community buzzing. The staff Brandon, Jessica, Bianca, and Frankie consistently earn praise for turning what could be a stressful leasing process into something smooth and genuinely friendly. As one resident put it, "It honestly feels more like a resort than student housing amazing pools, great gym, beautiful study spaces, and always something happening." The combination of thoughtful amenities and people who actually care makes this place feel like home from day one.

    253 min walk to UCLA
  9. 616 Kenmore
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: 616 Kenmore earns its spot as an overall standout by nailing the trifecta: an impeccably maintained building, genuinely exceptional management, and a location in the heart of Koreatown that puts you steps from the best restaurants and grocery options in LA. Danny, Estephany, and Angel have built a reputation for being responsive, proactive, and genuinely kind residents consistently mention staying for years specifically because of how the team treats them. The building itself stays pristine and quiet despite the bustling neighborhood, and amenities like the rooftop gas grill and Peloton-equipped gym are well-maintained. As one long-term resident shared, "From move in to move out, and every moment in between, the Kenmore team made my experience a pleasant one with their responsiveness, proactive maintenance of the building, and kindness." This is the kind of place people don't want to leave.

    210 min walk to UCLA$2203/person/mo
  10. The BORA 3170
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The BORA 3170 stands out for its thoughtfully designed, immaculate spaces and a staff that genuinely makes residents feel welcomed and cared for. The building feels fresh and modern throughout, with exceptional amenities including a high-tech gym, golf simulator, beautiful terrace, and daily cleaning that keeps everything pristine. Helen, Sabrina, and Jose earn consistent praise for their professionalism and warmth, creating an atmosphere where residents actually feel safe and comfortable. As one resident noted, "Everything here feels fresh and new the gym, the office areas, and especially the terrace... The building is cleaned every day, which makes a big difference." The quiet, well-maintained infrastructure makes this a genuine retreat from the chaos of student life.

    199 min walk to UCLA
  11. Rise Koreatown
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Rise Koreatown earns recognition for creating a living environment where residents genuinely feel cared for something that goes far beyond typical student housing. Josh, Alex, and the maintenance team (Jay, Aiden, and Martin) consistently go above and beyond, handling issues with real professionalism and thoughtfulness. The building delivers modern finishes, Samsung appliances, and amenities that actually enhance daily life: a dog park, rooftop terrace with DTLA views, weekly food truck, and a spotless gym and common areas. As one three-year resident put it, "Most apartments are simply places you live. But considering how much of our paycheck goes toward rent, I think most people hope to feel genuinely cared for where they live and that's not something I've experienced until now." This is the rare place where people stay because they want to.

    196 min walk to UCLA
  12. NEXEN
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: NEXEN stands out near UCLA for delivering the kind of responsive, genuinely caring management that most student housing only promises. Katie and Michael have earned consistent praise for being solution-focused, present, and willing to go the extra mile whether that's handling maintenance requests quickly or managing the rooftop patio and gym with real attention to detail. The building itself stays clean and welcoming, and residents notice the staff actively taking care of the property. As one long-term resident put it, "The property managers at Nexen have been wonderful. They are professional, and present, and they also go the extra mile to ensure the building is maintained, clean, and kept orderly." You'll actually want to live here.

    222 min walk to UCLA

The Full Ranking, One Table

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The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1Luxe villas5.0/5540 min–
2The Mark Los Angeles1.8/5510 min$1000/mo
31301 Brockton Ave3.7/5353 min$1309/mo
4Sierra Apartments3.4/56239 min–
525th St Nest5.0/55227 min$1300/mo
6Apex. The One.5.0/55261 min–
7Figueroa Eight5.0/55263 min–
8The Lorenzo5.0/55253 min–
9616 Kenmore5.0/55210 min$2203/mo
10The BORA 31705.0/55199 min–
11Rise Koreatown5.0/55196 min–
12NEXEN5.0/55222 min–

Walk times are door-to-door to UCLA campus. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

2

Who Makes the List

Every property near UCLA can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near UCLA

We ran every verified overall review for UCLA-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

responsive staff support
33%
unfair fees and deposits
6%
poor maintenance and repairs
1%

Based on AI analysis of verified UCLA overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete UCLA review data →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near UCLA?

Luxe villas leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near UCLA with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Mark Los Angeles and 1301 Brockton Ave.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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