Apartments for Rent in Chatsworth, San Fernando Valley, CA

Renter's guide to Chatsworth, Los-Angeles, CA

Located in the northwest corner of the idyllic San Fernando Valley, Chatsworth is surrounded by natural beauty. This suburb of Los Angeles feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of the big city, with rolling hills and sprawling ranches replacing tower blocks and traffic. Famed for horse riding and the Iverson Movie Ranch, Chatsworth is perfectly placed to take advantage of both nature and nearby urban facilities, making it popular with young professionals.

Spread across an area of 15.24 sq. miles, Chatsworth has a population of just 53, 342, making it one of the least densely populated suburbs in the county, and even less populated than neighboring Northridge. Compared to LA proper, the population is almost 50 times smaller. Downtown LA is about 32 miles southeast of Chatsworth and can typically be reached within an hour. Proximity to both the Ronald Reagan Freeway and the Ventura Freeway allow for quick and easy travel in any direction.

Chatsworth experiences hot and dry summers, and mild winters. Temperatures throughout July and August often linger between 90 and 100°F. January is typically the coldest month, with temperatures dropping to lows of around 40°F, though averages are generally closer to 70°F. The area experiences just 16 inches of rainfall per year on average.

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Things to do in Chatsworth, Los-Angeles, CA

For those who love the great outdoors, Chatsworth is a veritable playground, and is surrounded by State Parks such as the Santa Susana Pass State Park and Rocky Peak Park. Both offer a wealth of trails that are ideal for hiking, dog walking, and horse riding, taking in the spectacular views along the way. Residents truly have the best of both worlds, with the beach a 40 minutes’ drive away, and ski and snowboard resorts such as Big Bear just 2 hours away.

Within Chatsworth itself, Stoney Point park is great for climbing, hiking, or caving, while numerous neighborhood parks, such as Mason Park or Chatsworth Park, offer sports facilities, barbecue pits, and picnic tables. The nearby Chatsworth Reservoir is the ideal place to cool off, go jogging, or simply lay back and enjoy your surroundings.

There aren’t any large shopping malls within Chatsworth itself, but Devonshire Place shopping center is home to an array of stores, cafes, and restaurants. You’ll find a mix of independent and chain stores, and it’s the ideal place to stock up on the essentials while grabbing a bite to eat. As far as food is concerned, you’ll find dishes from around the world, from burger joints and pizzerias, to Asian and Mexican cuisines.

Chatsworth, Los-Angeles, CA employment & economy

Residents of Chatsworth enjoy a higher than average median income of around $79,337, surpassing most neighboring areas, and well above the national average. The most common industries include education, healthcare, and restaurant and food services. On a national level, there’s an unusually high number of people employed in the motion picture and video industry, while the highest paid industry is electric and gas.

In terms of specific occupations, the most common jobs held by the residents of Chatsworth are miscellaneous managers, registered nurses, and retail salespersons. A higher than usual number of TV, video, and movie camera operators and editors, as well as producers and directors, also call Chatsworth home. The best paid residents are those in specialized healthcare roles, such as surgeons and physicians.

Education in Chatsworth, Los-Angeles, CA

Chatsworth is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District, and has 7 public schools, and 8 private schools within its borders. The top-rated high school is the Chatsworth Charter High School which accepts grades 9 through 12. Our Community Charter School is the top-rated middle school, closely followed by the Ernest Lawrence Middle School. Finally, the top-rated elementary school is the Superior Street Elementary School.

For higher education, the California State University in Northridge is a short drive away, offering a wide array of courses, including aerospace engineering, arts, languages, and medical studies. Many students call Chatsworth home, while studying at the campus just a short train or bus ride away.