Aggregated from public reviews
Circa LA Apartments
1200 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
150 reviews · Aug 2021 – Jun 2026
The short version
Circa LA Apartments in Los Angeles holds 3.4★ across 150 public reviews. No sustained change-point — the rating has held steady over time. Los Angeles property crime runs about 15.0 per 1,000 residents — 25% below the California average. Walkability is 17.8/20 (Most walkable).
Overall
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Average rating over time · 3-mo smoothed
Common questions
Each answer links to the section that backs it.
- Is Circa LA Apartments a good place to live?
- We don't grade places — but the record is clear: across its 150 reviews it holds a steady 3.4★, with no month where the rating clearly moved. Read the praise and complaints below and decide for yourself.See the timeline
- What do reviewers praise and complain about at Circa LA Apartments?
- The most common complaints are Management, Fees & rent, Parking.Read the reviews
- Does management respond to reviews at Circa LA Apartments?
- Management replies to 99% of reviews, and 100% of 1–2★ ones.See responsiveness
- How does Circa LA Apartments compare to nearby apartments?
- By overall rating, it ranks #21 of the 24 apartments we track within 20 miles.See the local ranking
- Is Circa LA Apartments in a safe area?
- Crime figures are city-wide, not building-specific. Los Angeles reports about 15.0 property offenses per 1,000 residents a year — 25% below the California average (FBI).See the crime data
- What's near Circa LA Apartments?
- The nearest grocery is 0.4 mi away, and 183 restaurants sit within a mile.See what's nearby
- How walkable is Circa LA Apartments, and what internet can you get?
- It scores 17.8/20 for walkability, most walkable, and 12 internet providers serve the address, including fiber (EPA, FCC).See livability
The apartment itself
as of Jun 20261–3 bed
Managed by Greystar · 35 floors · 648 units
Also operates 120 & 220 Bend, 4th West Apartments, 644 City Station, Ashford, Aspira at Anthem, Astra Tower, Bowers Residences, Brickgate at Fireclay — among the buildings we track.
Amenities
From the property's own listing — circala.com, as of Jun 2026. We don't show rent or availability — those change; verify current details with the property. Apartment History is not affiliated with or endorsed by this property or its management.
How consistent is the rating
Its rating has stayed within about ±0.2★ of its average over time, month to month.
Measured from the rating weighted by how many reviews back each month, so a single review can't swing it. Sourced, not scored.
Every review over time
All 150 reviews by rating, back to Aug 2021. Bands of orange show when low ratings clustered. (Older dates are approximate.)
How the rating mix shifted over time
Share of each star rating by year, normalized to 100% — so a growing orange band means a rising share of low reviews, whatever the volume. (Older years are approximate.)
Rating trend, two ways
Mean (solid) vs median (dashed) by year — a gap means opinion split that year.
Of the reviews left each year, the share that were 1–2★ — the unhappy-review rate.
When complaints happened
Complaint themes by year (reviews rated ≤3★). Stronger color = raised more often.
Which complaints are rising or fading
Complaint mentions per year for the top themes, one row per theme — read each row's shape to see which problems are growing and which are fading.
What reviewers praise vs complain about
Click any topic to read those reviews.
- ★★★★★Dec 2025Noise
Circa has this amazing restaurant on the ground floor that serves amazing food. They also have a live band that plays music in the evening and their staff are super amazing
Management responded
Tokunbo P, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Circa LA and Mastros!
- ★★★★★Oct 2025
Received a wonderful welcome by Caleb in the leasing office! Really enjoyed the tour. Caleb was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Management responded
Hi Ashleigh, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Circa LA Apartments. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
- ★★★★★May 2025MaintenancePestsSafety
THIS BUILDING IS TRASH WHO EVER IS THE MANAGER TO THIS BUILDING NEEDS TO HE FIRED Immediately , he/ she fails to secure the building resulting in multiple car breaks in & apartment break ins , building required key fob to get into parking garage elevators and unit lobby’s yet none of the scans work everything is unlocked and open again poor management , packages are constantly being stolen by front desk or other tenants management fails to take any action, teenagers are constantly breaking into pool area and taggin on stair case again dude to failure to fix these issues,we pay big bigs to be surrounded by homeless on the outside and inside, because there are homeless constantly on the lobby floors, stair cases & parading garages which makes it very unsafe as a woman, to come out to my car and find a homeless shooting up crack next to my car, they have no surveillance of parking garages and it is mixed with public parking, guests cars will be broken into along with your own car as a residents go down to front desk to yell at front desk but it’s the management team they should be yelling at, about the way they run their program they have no structure, front desk looks a mess the chair is falling apart they don’t even leave any info for leasing or anything when visitors want a card they don’t even have a card to give out. I blame this on management , it’s very dirty place as well they need better housekeeping floors are always dirty dog and human urine on lobby fls this is unacceptable when people are paying to live luxury this is not luxury at all only thing luxury will be the inside of ur apartment other than that don’t be fooled you are better moving to Korea town, apartments are better maintained and less homeless going into ur apartments .
Management responded
Dear Jasmine, Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We understand how upsetting these perceptions can be and want to assure you that our residents comfort remain a top priority for our team. While we recognize that no community is immune to crime—unfortunately, crime knows no address—we do work very closely with the Los Angeles Police Department to report, monitor, and address any criminal activity that occurs in or around the property. We also regularly review our building’s access controls, camera systems, and on-site staffing to ensure we’re doing everything we can to deter unwanted activity and maintain a safe environment. I do want to clarify we do have cameras on site in our parking garage and are happy to work with LAPD if a crime is reported to us and them. If you would like to speak with our management team directly, please feel free to reach out to circalamrg@greystar.com. We’re here to listen and take action where it’s needed. Thank you again for your feedback.
- ★★★★★Feb 2025MaintenanceNoiseFees & rent
I have lived in Circa for over a year now and previously left a one star review due to on going construction noise. Since I left my review the construction noise has been reduced to being almost completely unnoticeable. The management team has done a really great job over the past year making sure that every inch of this expansive building looks and feels like a luxury living experience. There are always multiple security guards on duty as well as 24 hour front desk receptionists. I have never seen any of the front desks left unattended in the year that I have lived here. The amenities are the best in all of downtown (I have toured almost every building here) and there is a very dedicated and hard working cleaning/maintenance staff that makes sure that things stay as clean and functional as possible. Even after leaving a negative review I was never treated poorly by the management team, and I can confidently say that this 5 star review is well deserved. 10/10!
Management responded
Hi Danielle Suarez - we regret to hear you were displeased with your recent experience at Circa LA Apartments. Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to discuss it with us directly so we can make it right.
- ★★★★★Dec 2024
I've been living at Circa for a year now and the staff have been nothing but lovely. Josephine in particular has always been super professional, helpful and patient to me and all residents I have seen her interact with. Something that is even more important to me is that she cares and consistently goes the extra mile to find solutions to issues bringing great energy and a smile. She will be truly missed, and any property that she goes to will be lucky to have her.
Management responded
Maria Peredo Silva - thanks for letting us know we went Beyond Expectations! We'll be sure to share with the team here at Circa LA Apartments!
- ★★★★★Dec 2024
Best place to live in DTLA, with breathtaking views of the city that are really hard to come by! The staff is great and very accommodating. The people there like Josephine, Manny, all the concierge personnel, the leasing office people, etc. all make for a good team that tries their best to make your experience as pleasant as possible.
Management responded
Wow, Idean Shahangian - we're blown away by your high rating! You made our day. Thank again for the awesome feedback! Hope you have a great day.
- ★★★★★Dec 2024
Love this Building and the Staff. Josephine always welcomed me with a warm spirit. Helped with anything i needed.
Management responded
Ramel Westry - 100% satisfaction is our goal! Great to see Circa LA Apartments gave you such a great experience. Hope to see you soon, Ramel Westry!
- ★★★★★Dec 2024
Really beautiful place to live, been here for 3 years and have been in three different units experiencing different views. The leasing staff is very professional and knowledgeable about their industry and have self awareness of the residents. Kevin, Manni and Josephine have been the kindest most helpful staff I’ve ever dealt with. Their willingness to serve us is 5 stars!
Management responded
Hello Harold, your review about Circa LA Apartments made our day! Thanks so much for taking the time to write. Thank you again for the great review! We really appreciate you.
- ★★★★★Dec 2024Noise
I have been here since 2021 and have had a wonderful experience meeting new neighbors from across the globe. India from accounting management is an awesome individual as she is always accommodating, always happy and always full of positive light. --Pam
Management responded
You're the best! We really appreciate the positive review. We're always here for you, so please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do.
- ★★★★★Nov 2024
How you’re treated by property management team really make a difference for my living experience. India is pleasant when I visit the office and always so helpful. She make Circa a better place 😃
Management responded
Dj Tricey Trice - thanks for letting us know we went Beyond Expectations! We'll be sure to share with the team here at Circa LA Apartments! Thank you again for letting our team know how we did! We look forward to helping again in the future. Take care!
- ★★★★★Nov 2024Fees & rentParking
I've been living at circa for about 2 years...still really loving here. Switched from east tower to west and I'm loving it even more. The units are thoughtfully made, the views are amazing, the building is well maintained, the people are solid, I've made friends with lots of the residents, the building events are sophisticated and well curated and any problems I've had in my unit have been addressed quickly. I have my favs for sure...Martin, Jose, Josephine and Micheal always get it done for me but anytime they're not here, the other folks are friendly and efficient too. Feel really fortunate with this team, they make sure the resident experience is a good one, if you've lived in a building with bad management, you know how important this is.
Management responded
Brianna Odom - thanks for letting us know we went Beyond Expectations! We'll be sure to share with the team here at Circa LA Apartments! At Circa LA Apartments, it's our pleasure to serve. Hope we can be off assistance to you in the future! Best wishes from Circa LA Apartments.
- ★★★★★May 2024
Love living in these apartments from the people to the view. Luke Banham has been an awesome Property manager to work with. 1000% recommend for anyone considering to move in.
Management responded
Sherman And Liz Martin, your review about Circa LA Apartments made our day! Thanks so much for taking the time to write.
- ★★★★★Apr 2024Fees & rentParkingAmenities
Lived at Circa LA for 3 years before making my move to Austin. I was in LA for a total of 5 years, the other two years being at 1000 Grand (just up the street at the shell on Grand). Circa has been by far my favorite living experience in my adult life. I lived in the East tower for the full 3 years at Circa, in unit C on the 31st floor. Loved it. The gym is exceptional. The pool is exceptional. The entire 8th floor amenity deck is exceptional. In addition, you also notice that the appliances and finishes at Circa at above and beyond that of the standard apartment complex. You will notice this when you leave. Also the front desk staff (in the East tower) helped me out on a number of occasions when I was out of town and needed a package moved/hidden until I returned. If I moved back to LA, Circa would be my first stop to check rates and if competitive I would sign. Great place.
Management responded
Omar - thanks for letting us know we went Beyond Expectations! We'll be sure to share with the team here at Circa LA Apartments! It's our pleasure to assist! Let us know if anything else comes up, and take care.
- ★★★★★Jun 2022
Circa is absolutely beautiful! This building offers amazing customer service and spectacular views of all of DTLA! The staff is AMAZING and the Managers Luke and Kevin are some of the best managers I've had to deal with. Highly recommend Circa if you're looking for an A+ living experience.
Management responded
Hi Cara, thank you so much for your positive comments about Circa LA! We can't wait to see you again, have a great day.
Management responsiveness
Management replies to 99% of reviews — and 100% of 1–2★ reviews.
Whether an owner engages with complaints is one of the strongest signals in a review set.
How Circa LA Apartments ranks nearby
Where Circa LA Apartments stands among nearby apartments on each metric — toggle the radius.
Among the apartments we track within 5 miles of Circa LA Apartments
Overall rating3.4★#17 of 20▸
- #1The Chadwick4.8★
- #2The Lorenzo Apartments4.8★
- #3Hope + Flower4.7★
- #4Nari Koreatown4.4★
- #5The Pearl on Wilshire Apartments4.4★
- #6Villas at Park La Brea Apartments4.4★
- #7Next on Sixth Apartments4.3★
- #8Da Vinci Apartments4.3★
- #9Skye at Bunker Hill Apartments4.2★
- #10The Visconti4.1★
- #11AVA Little Tokyo4.1★
- #12The Piero Apartments4.0★
- #13Aliso Apartments4.0★
- #14Atelier Apartments3.9★
- #15One Santa Fe Apartments3.5★
- #16The Orsini Apartments3.5★
- #17Circa LA Apartments · this one3.4★
- #18Eighth and Grand Apartments3.3★
- #19The Medici Apartments3.3★
- #20Promenade Towers2.8★
Last 12 months3.4★#18 of 20▸
- #1The Chadwick4.8★
- #2The Lorenzo Apartments4.8★
- #3Hope + Flower4.7★
- #4The Pearl on Wilshire Apartments4.7★
- #5Atelier Apartments4.5★
- #6The Visconti4.5★
- #7Nari Koreatown4.4★
- #8Next on Sixth Apartments4.4★
- #9Villas at Park La Brea Apartments4.3★
- #10Aliso Apartments4.3★
- #11The Piero Apartments4.3★
- #12Skye at Bunker Hill Apartments4.2★
- #13AVA Little Tokyo4.1★
- #14One Santa Fe Apartments4.0★
- #15Da Vinci Apartments3.8★
- #16The Orsini Apartments3.6★
- #17Eighth and Grand Apartments3.6★
- #18Circa LA Apartments · this one3.4★
- #19The Medici Apartments2.6★
- #20Promenade Towers2.6★
Last 6 months2.5★#20 of 20▸
- #1Atelier Apartments4.8★
- #2The Chadwick4.8★
- #3The Lorenzo Apartments4.8★
- #4Hope + Flower4.6★
- #5Nari Koreatown4.5★
- #6The Pearl on Wilshire Apartments4.4★
- #7Villas at Park La Brea Apartments4.3★
- #8Aliso Apartments4.3★
- #9Eighth and Grand Apartments4.2★
- #10The Visconti4.2★
- #11Next on Sixth Apartments4.2★
- #12Skye at Bunker Hill Apartments4.1★
- #13AVA Little Tokyo4.0★
- #14The Orsini Apartments3.9★
- #15The Piero Apartments3.8★
- #16One Santa Fe Apartments3.5★
- #17Da Vinci Apartments3.3★
- #18Promenade Towers2.9★
- #19The Medici Apartments2.8★
- #20Circa LA Apartments · this one2.5★
Review volume150#1 of 20▸
- #1Circa LA Apartments · this one150
- #2Hope + Flower150
- #3Atelier Apartments150
- #4Eighth and Grand Apartments150
- #5The Piero Apartments150
- #6The Lorenzo Apartments150
- #7The Visconti150
- #8Skye at Bunker Hill Apartments150
- #9Promenade Towers150
- #10AVA Little Tokyo150
- #11Da Vinci Apartments150
- #12The Orsini Apartments150
- #13Next on Sixth Apartments150
- #14Aliso Apartments150
- #15One Santa Fe Apartments150
- #16The Pearl on Wilshire Apartments150
- #17Villas at Park La Brea Apartments150
- #18Nari Koreatown149
- #19The Medici Apartments148
- #20The Chadwick147
Responds to reviews99%#5 of 20▸
- #1Aliso Apartments100%
- #2The Pearl on Wilshire Apartments100%
- #3Hope + Flower99%
- #4The Lorenzo Apartments99%
- #5Circa LA Apartments · this one99%
- #6Da Vinci Apartments99%
- #7Skye at Bunker Hill Apartments98%
- #8Villas at Park La Brea Apartments98%
- #9One Santa Fe Apartments97%
- #10The Medici Apartments97%
- #11Nari Koreatown96%
- #12The Orsini Apartments95%
- #13Promenade Towers93%
- #14Atelier Apartments91%
- #15Next on Sixth Apartments91%
- #16Eighth and Grand Apartments90%
- #17AVA Little Tokyo87%
- #18The Piero Apartments79%
- #19The Chadwick74%
- #20The Visconti55%
Ranked by each metric on its own — not a combined score. Tap a row for the full list. #1 = best. “Apartments we track” = those in our database within the radius, so this sharpens as coverage grows.
Compare all metrics →Crime in Los Angeles — FBI reported
Official offenses per 1,000 residents, against the California and U.S. averages. City-wide context — not this building.
Breaks in the line are years Los Angeles Police Department didn't report to the FBI (the 2020–21 NIBRS transition), shown as gaps — not zero.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer · Los Angeles Police Department · per-capita, city-wide — not specific to this building.
What's nearby
How far this exact address sits from the things renters look up one by one — grocery, parks, transit, schools, and what to know about (industrial, stadiums).
nearest <0.1 mi
GroceryRalphs
+11 more0.4 mi▸
Ralphs
- Smart & Final0.5 mi
- Whole Foods Market0.6 mi
- Grocery Outlet0.9 mi
- Numero Uno Markets1.0 mi
- Food 4 Less1.1 mi
- Northgate Market1.2 mi
- Imperial Mini Market1.3 mi
- Cal Mart Beer & Wine Food Store1.3 mi
- Marukai Market1.5 mi
- Trader Joe's1.5 mi
- Superior Grocers1.6 mi
ParksGilbert Lindsay Plaza
+11 more<0.1 mi▸
Gilbert Lindsay Plaza
- Venice Hope Park0.3 mi
- Grand Hope Park0.4 mi
- Toberman Recreation Center0.7 mi
- Estrella Park0.8 mi
- Terrace Park0.8 mi
- Maguire Gardens0.9 mi
- Pershing Square0.9 mi
- Hope and Peace Park0.9 mi
- Pico Union Vest Pocket Park1.0 mi
- Saint James Park1.0 mi
- Spring Street Park1.1 mi
SchoolsCentral Adult Senior High
+11 more0.6 mi▸
Central Adult Senior High
- Tenth Street Elementary School0.6 mi
- Immaculate Conception School0.7 mi
- Cambria Adult School0.8 mi
- Norwood Street Elementary School0.8 mi
- Frida Kahlo High School0.9 mi
- John H. Liechty Middle School0.9 mi
- New Designs Charter School0.9 mi
- Saint Vincents School0.9 mi
- Esperanza Elementary School0.9 mi
- City of Angels Independent Studies School1.0 mi
- Santee Education Complex1.0 mi
Gyms & rec9Round
+8 more0.2 mi▸
9Round
- F45 Training0.3 mi
- Hardcore Fitness0.3 mi
- CorePower Yoga0.5 mi
- SoulCycle0.5 mi
- Gold's Gym0.6 mi
- LA Fitness0.6 mi
- Pure Barre0.7 mi
- Los Angeles Athletic Club0.8 mi
PharmaciesSouth Park Pharmacy
+8 more0.3 mi▸
South Park Pharmacy
- Grand Specialty Pharmacy0.4 mi
- California Family Pharmacy0.5 mi
- CVS Pharmacy0.6 mi
- Walgreens0.7 mi
- MedMen Los Angeles - Downtown (DTLA)0.7 mi
- Rite Aid1.0 mi
- Olive Branch Pharmacy1.6 mi
- Samsung Care Pharmacy1.7 mi
Hospitals / clinicsCalifornia Hospital Medical Center
+10 more0.3 mi▸
California Hospital Medical Center
- USC-Eisner Family Medicine Center at California Hospital0.4 mi
- Clinica0.8 mi
- Samaritana Medical0.8 mi
- Good Samaritan Hospital0.8 mi
- St. John's Well Child and Family Center - Warner Traynham Clinic0.9 mi
- Orthopaedic Institute for Children1.1 mi
- Joshua House Health Center1.1 mi
- Kaiser Permanente1.1 mi
- Los Angeles Medical Center Cosmetic Surgery1.2 mi
- Da Vita Carabello Dialysis1.2 mi
Bus stopsFigueroa & 12th
+11 more<0.1 mi▸
Figueroa & 12th
- Flower Street and 12th Street<0.1 mi
- Pico & Flower0.1 mi
- Pico Boulevard and Flower Street0.1 mi
- Figueroa Street & Pico Boulevard0.1 mi
- Pico & Figueroa0.1 mi
- Flower Street & Pico Boulevard0.1 mi
- Figueroa & 11th0.2 mi
- Grand & Pico0.2 mi
- Pico & Grand0.2 mi
- Flower Street & Olympic Boulevard0.3 mi
- Olympic & Figueroa0.3 mi
Commuter railPico
+11 more<0.1 mi▸
Pico
- Grand/LATTC0.6 mi
- 7th Street/Metro Center0.7 mi
- LATTC/Ortho Institute1.0 mi
- Pershing Square1.1 mi
- Westlake/MacArthur Park1.1 mi
- San Pedro Street1.2 mi
- Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill1.3 mi
- Historic Broadway1.4 mi
- Civic Center/Grand Park1.5 mi
- Jefferson/USC1.5 mi
- Little Tokyo/Arts District1.7 mi
StadiumsCrypto.com Arena
+6 more<0.1 mi▸
Crypto.com Arena
- Galen Center1.6 mi
- David X Marks Tennis Stadium1.9 mi
- BMO Stadium2.2 mi
- Fulton Field2.3 mi
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum2.3 mi
- Dodger Stadium2.7 mi
nearest zone
Within 5 miles · straight-line distance · OpenStreetMap. Tap a row for all of them. Listed, not ranked.
Location & livability
Objective facts about where this building sits — walkability, recent air quality, and internet availability, from public data.
Most walkable
EPA Walkability Index (0–20) — street connectivity, transit access, and mix of nearby destinations.
Moderate
Peak 115 AQI on a bad-air day · PM2.5 avg 18
Open-Meteo monitoring near this address. Utah Valley winter inversions drive the high peaks.
- Hotwire Communications Fiber · 8 Gbps
- AT&T Fiber · 5 Gbps
- BAI Connect Fiber · 5 Gbps
- GeoLinks Fixed Wireless · 1 Gbps
- Spectrum Cable · 1 Gbps
FCC National Broadband Map (via broadbandmap.com). Advertised max speeds — actual availability can vary by unit.
Environment over time
Air quality and climate at this address over the last 12 months — Open-Meteo (CAMS air quality, ERA5 weather). Trended, not snapshotted.
Last 12 months · Jul–Jun
Avg AQI 72 · ModeratePeak 150Air quality (US AQI), by month
lower is cleanerCleanest around Jun (AQI 57); highest around Nov (AQI 85.8). PM2.5 peaks in Nov (28.8 µg/m³). A single snapshot misses that swing.
Climate (temperature & precipitation)
context · metro-wideavg highavg lowprecipitation (in)
Highs from 47° in winter to 92° in summer; wettest month Nov (8.07"). Same for every building in the city — useful background, not a tiebreaker.
Compare with similar buildings
Comparable buildings within 20 miles — tick a few and put them side by side with Circa LA Apartments.
- Hope + FlowerLos Angeles · 0.2 mi · 4.7★
- Atelier ApartmentsLos Angeles · 0.6 mi · 3.9★
- Eighth and Grand ApartmentsLos Angeles · 0.6 mi · 3.3★
- The Medici ApartmentsLos Angeles · 0.6 mi · 3.3★
Head-to-head
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Compiled by the Apartment History Editorial Team · data through Jun 2026. Sourced, not scored — we surface what reviewers said and what public records show, and never assign our own score.
Sources: public Google reviews; FBI Crime Data Explorer; EPA Walkability Index; Open-Meteo; FCC National Broadband Map. See our methodology. Spotted an error? Request a correction or removal.