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Catalina Gardens

$1,639 – $2,219/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 725–1,025 sq ft
  • 5 units available
  • Pet friendly
333 S Catalina St, Los Angeles, CA, 90020

As of October 13, 2026, Catalina Gardens in Los Angeles, CA has 5 apartments for rent from $1,639 to $2,219/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,639 and two-bedrooms at $2,219. The average asking rent has fallen 20% since June 18, 2026, from $2,128 to $1,702.

Floor plans

2 floor plans · 5 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Clemente

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 725 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,639/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
429$1,669725Oct 2
202$1,779725Oct 2
214$1,639725Oct 12
314$1,657725Oct 12

Catalina

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,025 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,219/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
415$2,2191,025Sep 4

See all 32 units listed at Catalina Gardens, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Catalina Gardens has ranged from $1,699 to $2,299. The current average is $1,702, down $426 (20%) from $2,128 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (110 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,857$1,639 – $2,4494
Sep 2026$2,105$1,699 – $2,5177
Aug 2026$2,001$1,737 – $2,4277
Jul 2026$2,121$1,699 – $2,51912
Jun 2026$2,227$1,859 – $2,51910

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,639 – $2,219/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Sep 4

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Los Angeles area.

Lowest-priced apartment: Clemente at $1,639

$1,948/mo

$309/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $1,639

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $159

  • Internet

    est.

    $104

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $14

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $1,948

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$1,639$1,948$59,004/yr
2 bedrooms$2,219$2,602$79,884/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $59,004 a year for the $1,639 one-bedroom. The median renter household in Los Angeles earns $62,931 a year.

Compared with the Los Angeles area

The median one-bedroom at Catalina Gardens asks $1,663 a month, 12% below the Los Angeles area's typical one-bedroom asking rent of $1,890. Typical asking rents across the area are down 1.0% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereLos Angeles-area asking rentLos Angeles rent paid
1 bedroom$1,663$1,890$1,744
2 bedrooms$2,219$2,357$2,206
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Los Angeles, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • Fitness Center

  • Pet Friendly

  • Swimming Pool

  • Balcony

  • Mandatory Fee: Service Fee (Conservice) $3.40/Month

  • Mandatory Fee: Systematic Code Enforcement Program Fee $2.83/Month


Amenity photos

  • Pool
  • Gym

Location

333 S Catalina St, Los Angeles, CA, 90020


Resident reviews

2.5
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management2.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.3
Building Quality2.2
Maintenance2.0
Location4.6

Catalina Gardens receives mixed reviews reflecting significant operational challenges alongside pockets of positive staff interactions. Recurring issues include unresponsive management, frequent elevator outages, cleanliness inconsistencies, security concerns, and high utility fees, though some residents praise specific maintenance and leasing staff. The property's condition and service reliability remain inconsistent, with communication gaps and unresolved maintenance problems cited as primary frustrations.

Management responsiveness is a significant concern, with residents reporting difficulty reaching staff via phone, email, or in-person visits, and delayed responses to maintenance and billing issues. Communication breakdowns have led to problems with move-in delays, parking assignments, security deposit disputes, and unresolved maintenance requests. While some residents report positive experiences with individual staff members and maintenance crews, the overall pattern reflects systemic issues with office availability, follow-up accountability, and documentation clarity.

The property offers amenities including a pool, gym, and parking, but residents report significant maintenance and operational challenges. Elevator outages are a recurring problem, with extended downtime affecting building accessibility. Common areas including hallways, elevators, and parking facilities are frequently cited as dirty or poorly maintained, and package theft and security concerns persist despite past security presence.

Residents report significant building maintenance and operational challenges, particularly recurring elevator outages affecting a complex with limited elevator capacity. Common concerns include inconsistent cleanliness in common areas, noise transmission through walls and hallways, pest issues, and unresponsive management communication. While maintenance staff responsiveness is noted positively, these issues collectively impact the living environment.

Maintenance response times and follow-through are significant concerns at this property. Residents report unresolved issues including recurring elevator outages lasting weeks, non-functional shared laundry equipment, plumbing failures with water damage, and pest infestations. While some residents note that maintenance staff are responsive when contacted directly, communication gaps between management and residents about repair status and timelines create frustration and uncertainty about issue resolution.

The property offers assigned private parking for each unit and a convenient location for residents working downtown or accessing multiple neighborhoods. However, parking policies have been inconsistently enforced, and the neighborhood presents safety concerns that may affect the overall value proposition despite amenities like a swimming pool and on-site leasing office.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Very Walkable

Good Transit

Somewhat Bikeable


About this property

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Make a home that is uniquely you at Catalina Gardens apartments in Los Angeles, CA. Our inviting community features one- and two-bedroom apartment homes designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Each residence features central air conditioning, spacious storage, and a kitchen with gas range. Around our pet-friendly community, enjoy amenities that perfectly complement your lifestyle. Take a dip in the pool or lay out on the sundeck with a book. After a long day, skip the gym and workout in our fitness center or relax in our spa. At Catalina Gardens, you can have it all. As part of the Essex Communities at Koreatown, Park Catalina is one of four unique properties that comprise our K-Town collection, which includes the neighboring communities of Park Catalina, Regency Palm Court, and Windsor Court. Just outside our community, you will be surrounded by the vibrant Koreatown neighborhood. Find adventure around every corner with delicious restaurants, quirky shops, and endless entertainment. When it’s time to venture farther, connecting to major commute routes to the rest of LA is easy. Major freeways are just minutes away, plus our location gives you access to many public transit options including the Metro. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

L0s Angeles Smile Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

La Smart Academy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

New Horizon School-Los Angeles

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.3 mi

Pinetree Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Ivy Road School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.3 mi

Camino Nuevo Kayne Siart

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.4 mi

Kingsley Montessori Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

New Covenant Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

Kycc Childrens' Center-Crenshaw

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Immaculate Heart Of Mary Ps

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Contact & management