Find My Place AwardTop Quality · 2026
The 12 Top Quality 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 Top Quality student apartments near UCLA with a 5.0/5 quality score, followed by The Mark Los Angeles and 1301 Brockton Ave. Across the 117 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to unit condition and building upkeep: the quality signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near University of California, Los Angeles for every option.
- winnerLuxe villas
- quality range1.8–5.0 / 5
- avg walk183 min to campus
- rent range$688–$1309 /person
the ranking
The 12 Top Quality Student Apartments Near UCLA
Sorted by quality score from verified UCLA reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current UCLA reviews only.
1.8(5 reviews)quality10 min walk to UCLA$1000/person/mo
3.5(6 reviews)qualitywhy it ranked: Sierra Apartments stands out for delivering genuine safety and reliability in a prime location near UCLA, backed by management that actually responds when you need them. Students consistently praise the thoughtful layout with plenty of storage space, and while the buildings have character, many units have been refreshed to feel current and well-maintained. As one resident put it, "The apartments are older, but they are clean and safe." You get the peace of mind that comes with responsive landlords and a secure neighborhood, which matters more than you'd think when you're settling into student life.
239 min walk to UCLAGreat locationResponsive managementSafe
The Full Ranking, One Table
Click any column to sort. The rank stays with the property.| fmp score | ||||||
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| 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 | Apex. The One. | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 261 min | – |
| 6 | The BORA 3170 | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 199 min | – |
| 7 | NEXEN | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 222 min | – |
| 8 | The Pearl | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 198 min | – |
| 9 | Axis | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 267 min | – |
| 10 | Jefferson Flats | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 224 min | – |
| 11 | Heritage 2831 | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 241 min | $688/mo |
| 12 | The Shrine Collection | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 245 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 quality
quality 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.
2
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: quality 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 ‘high-quality’ Near UCLA
We ran every verified quality review for UCLA-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels high-quality, by share of the reviews that mention them.
Amenities
84%
Building upkeep
50%
Unit condition
50%
Based on AI analysis of verified UCLA quality 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 top quality student apartment near UCLA?
Luxe villas leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Top Quality student apartments near UCLA with a 5.0/5 quality 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 quality score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's quality 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 high quality?
In reviews, the highest quality scores come from well-kept units, a building that’s clearly maintained, and amenities that actually work as promised.
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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