Find My Place AwardMost Social · 2026
The 12 Most Social 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 Most Social student apartments near UCLA with a 5.0/5 social scene score, followed by The Mark Los Angeles and 1301 Brockton Ave. Across the 117 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to shared spaces (courtyards, pools, clubhouses) and resident events: the social scene signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near University of California, Los Angeles for every option.
- winnerLuxe villas
- social scene range1.8–5.0 / 5
- avg walk188 min to campus
- rent range$688–$1309 /person
the ranking
The 12 Most Social Student Apartments Near UCLA
Sorted by social scene score from verified UCLA reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current UCLA reviews only.
1.8(5 reviews)social scene10 min walk to UCLA$1000/person/mo
3.5(6 reviews)social scenewhy it ranked: Sierra Apartments nails the social scene sweet spot near UCLA by fostering a genuinely welcoming community without the chaos. Residents consistently praise how friendly everyone is, and the responsive management keeps things running smoothly so you can actually enjoy your neighbors instead of dealing with drama. The great location puts you right in the mix of campus life, and as one resident put it, "Residents are all super friendly." You get the best of both worlds: a tight-knit vibe and the peace and quiet to actually focus when you need it.
239 min walk to UCLAGreat locationResponsive managementSafe
5.0(5 reviews)social scene237 min walk to UCLA
The Full Ranking, One Table
Click any column to sort. The rank stays with the property.| fmp score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxe villas | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 40 min | – |
| 2 | The Mark Los Angeles | 1.8/5 | 1.8 | 5 | 10 min | $1000/mo |
| 3 | 1301 Brockton Ave | 3.7/5 | 3.7 | 3 | 53 min | $1309/mo |
| 4 | Sierra Apartments | 3.5/5 | 3.4 | 6 | 239 min | – |
| 5 | Rise Koreatown | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 196 min | – |
| 6 | Manali Residence | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 240 min | – |
| 7 | The Standard at Los Angeles | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 237 min | – |
| 8 | Heritage 2831 | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 241 min | $688/mo |
| 9 | 25th St Nest | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 227 min | $1300/mo |
| 10 | Apex. The One. | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 261 min | – |
| 11 | Figueroa Eight | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 263 min | – |
| 12 | The Lorenzo | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 253 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 social scene
social scene score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. Verified reviews rate it 1–5, and recent reviews count more than older ones. Ties go to the property with more reviews.
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Who Makes the List
Every property near UCLA can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score. Under-sampled properties sit below every qualified one, ordered by review count, and move up automatically as reviews come in.
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The FMP Score
The composite score in the full table: social scene plus management and quality from verified reviews only. Useful context, but it doesn’t affect the order. Rankings are independent: there’s no way to pay for placement.
by the numbers
What Makes an Apartment ‘social’ Near UCLA
We ran every verified social scene review for UCLA-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels social, by share of the reviews that mention them.
Shared spaces (courtyards, pools, clubhouses)
70%
Resident events
50%
Roommate matching
50%
Based on AI analysis of verified UCLA social scene 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 most social student apartment near UCLA?
Luxe villas leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Most Social student apartments near UCLA with a 5.0/5 social scene 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 social scene score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's social scene 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 “social”?
In reviews, the highest social scores come from shared spaces people actually use: courtyards, pools, clubhouses, study lounges, plus an active resident-event calendar and roommate matching.
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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