You just got your assignment at Cedars-Sinai. Congrats, you're heading to one of the best hospitals in the country. Now the fun part: figuring out where to actually live in a city where a studio apartment costs more than your first car.
Here's the thing nobody tells you about housing near Cedars-Sinai. The hospital sits in one of LA's most walkable neighborhoods. Unlike 90% of this sprawling city, you can actually grab coffee, hit the gym, and pick up groceries without getting in your car. That's not a small thing when you're coming off a 12-hour shift and the last thing you want to do is merge onto the 405.
We've been housing travel nurses, residents, patients, and their families near Cedars-Sinai since 2013. We know which streets are quiet enough for day-sleepers, which buildings have paper-thin walls (avoid), and which apartments will make your LA stint feel less like survival and more like actually living. Let's get into it.
Why Everyone Needs an Apartment Near Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is massive. Over 900 beds. More than 16,000 employees. It pulls talent from all over the country, which means at any given time there are hundreds of people in your exact situation. New to LA. Temporary assignment. Need a place to live yesterday.
The demand is constant and it comes from a lot of different directions:
| Who Needs Housing | Typical Stay |
|---|---|
| Travel Nurses | 8–13 week contracts, often extended |
| Medical Residents & Fellows | 1–12 month rotations |
| Visiting Specialists & Surgeons | 1–4 weeks per visit |
| Patients (Extended Treatment) | 2 weeks to 6+ months |
| Patient Family Members | 1 week to 3+ months |
| Researchers & Academics | 1–6 months |
Now, you could do a hotel. But hotels near Cedars run $200 to $400+ a night. Even one of those depressing extended-stay places will hit you for $4,000 to $8,000 a month, and you still won't have a real kitchen, a separate bedroom, or enough space to feel human after a brutal shift. A furnished apartment is cheaper, more comfortable, and actually feels like home. There's really no contest.
The Three Best Neighborhoods Near Cedars-Sinai
Cedars sits at 8700 Beverly Boulevard, right where Beverly Grove bleeds into West Hollywood. Three neighborhoods put you within a few minutes of the hospital, and each has its own personality.
West Hollywood
WeHo is the go-to for Cedars-Sinai people, and for good reason. Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose are lined with restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores you can actually walk to. That matters more than you think when you're working 60-hour weeks and barely have energy to microwave leftovers, let alone drive somewhere for dinner.
WeHo also runs its own police department (separate from LAPD), and the streets are noticeably cleaner and better maintained than surrounding neighborhoods. For travel nurses pulling night shifts, that safety factor is a big deal.
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Miracle Mile is directly south of Cedars along Wilshire Boulevard. It's anchored by Museum Row (LACMA, the Petersen Automotive Museum, Academy Museum), which means the infrastructure is excellent and the streets are well-maintained. Think of it as the quieter, more grown-up alternative to WeHo's nightlife energy.
If you value sleep over social life (and honestly, most healthcare workers do), Miracle Mile is your spot. You're still close to everything, but the vibe is calmer. Your neighbors are more likely to be young professionals than club-goers.
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Beverly Hills (East Side)
Plot twist: eastern Beverly Hills is way closer to Cedars-Sinai than most people think. The area east of Doheny Drive, below Santa Monica Boulevard, gives you the manicured streets, excellent safety, and top-tier everything that Beverly Hills is known for. And the commute is still under 15 minutes.
This is usually the premium option. Visiting specialists, senior physicians, and patients who want the most comfortable recovery environment tend to gravitate here. If your budget allows it, it's hard to beat.
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🏥 Night Shift Pro Tip
Working 12-hour overnights at Cedars? Stay away from apartments on Santa Monica Boulevard or Sunset. The bar and nightlife noise will wreck your daytime sleep. The quieter residential streets in Beverly Grove or south WeHo are where you want to be. Trust us on this one. We've had nurses learn the hard way.
What Actually Matters in a Furnished Apartment Near Cedars
We've housed hundreds of medical professionals over the years. Here's what separates a good living situation from a miserable one.
Proximity & Commute
After a 12-hour shift, every mile feels like ten. Our apartments near Cedars are 0.5 to 2.5 miles away. Most tenants are home in under 10 minutes. Some walk or bike, and before you laugh, remember this is LA. The weather cooperates roughly 350 days a year.
Month-to-Month Flexibility
Your 13-week contract might become 26. Or it might end at 8. Residency rotations have hard end dates. Patient treatment timelines? Those shift constantly. The last thing you need is a 12-month lease hanging over your head. Every single one of our apartments is month-to-month. Stay three months. Stay nine. Extend whenever you need to.
Move-In Ready (Show Up With a Suitcase)
You're starting at Cedars in four days. You don't have time to buy a bed frame on Amazon and wait for a Spectrum installation. Our apartments come loaded from day one:
- All furniture: bed, couch, dining table, desk
- Kitchen fully stocked with cookware, dishes, utensils
- Linens, towels, and bedding
- High-speed Wi-Fi (already set up)
- All utilities: electricity, gas, water, trash
- In-unit or on-site laundry
- Parking available at most locations
Quiet & Actually Livable for Shift Workers
This one gets overlooked constantly. Healthcare workers don't keep 9-to-5 hours. If you need to sleep at 2pm, you need blackout-capable windows, solid sound insulation, and neighbors who aren't hosting pool parties. We specifically choose buildings where this works. Because "great apartment" means nothing if you can't sleep in it.
For Patient Families
If you're in LA to support someone going through treatment at Cedars-Sinai, we get it. This is a stressful, exhausting time. Our team can set you up with a comfortable apartment close to the hospital, usually within 24-48 hours. We handle all the details so you can focus on your person. That's the whole point.
Furnished.LA vs. Hotels: Quick Comparison
| Feature | Furnished.LA | Hotels / Extended Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | Competitive rates | $4,000–$10,000+ |
| Full Kitchen | ✓ Yes | Kitchenette or none |
| Separate Bedroom | ✓ Yes | Usually not |
| In-Unit Laundry | ✓ Most units | Shared facility |
| Lease Flexibility | Month-to-month | Nightly (expensive) |
| Utilities Included | ✓ All included | Included (premium) |
| Pet-Friendly | ✓ Many units | Rarely |
| Parking | ✓ Available | $20–$50/night extra |
Questions We Get All the Time
How far are your apartments from Cedars-Sinai?
The closest ones in West Hollywood and Beverly Grove are half a mile. That's a 5-minute drive or 10-minute walk. Miracle Mile apartments are a bit further south, about a 10-minute drive. Nobody's doing a highway commute here.
Do you work with staffing agencies?
All the time. We coordinate with the major travel nursing agencies regularly and can provide whatever documentation your agency needs for housing verification. Most housing stipends line up well with our rates.
How fast can I move in?
Usually 24-48 hours. If you already know your start date, reach out 2-3 weeks ahead and you'll have the best selection to choose from. But we've also handled "I start Monday" situations more times than we can count.
What about patients who need long-term housing near the hospital?
That's a significant part of what we do. Month-to-month flexibility means your lease matches your treatment timeline, not the other way around. Stay as long as you need, leave when you're ready. No penalties, no hassle.
Are your apartments pet-friendly?
A lot of them are. Travel nurses especially tend to bring their dogs along. Just tell us about your pet when you reach out and we'll find you a unit that works.
Let's Get You Sorted
Travel nurse starting next week? Resident rotating through Cedars? Patient planning for treatment? Family member who just needs a comfortable home base? We can help with all of it.
Check out what's available in West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, and Beverly Hills. Or just reach out to our team and tell us your dates. We'll send you the best options near Cedars-Sinai within hours.
