Finding the right place to live during the school year usually starts with a pretty practical set of questions. How close is it to campus? What do the apartments actually look like? What is included? What does everyday life feel like once classes are in full swing? This FAQ page is here to bring those answers together in a way that is easy to scan and genuinely useful.
The Mark Los Angeles sits in Westwood, in a part of Los Angeles that keeps UCLA woven into daily life. From getting to class and grabbing coffee to finding a place to study or reset after a long day, location shapes a lot of the college experience. That is a big reason students looking for apartments near UCLA often want a clearer picture of both the property itself and the neighborhood around it before committing to a year-long lease.
This page covers the details that tend to matter most when comparing UCLA apartments, such as floor plans, furniture packages, amenities, parking, maintenance, pet policies, and general leasing information. The goal is to help students and families make a more informed decision with a straightforward look at what The Mark Los Angeles offers and how it fits into student life in Westwood. Continue reading or reach out to our leasing office to learn more.
1. Location & Proximity to Campus
The Mark Los Angeles is 0.02 miles from UCLA, placing campus very close for morning classes, library sessions, campus events, and quick trips back home between commitments.
Many of UCLA’s most recognized campus destinations are close to The Mark Los Angeles. Nearby landmarks include:
- UCLA Anderson School of Management, 0.2 miles away
- Pauley Pavilion, 0.3 miles away
- John Wooden Recreation and Sports Center, 0.3 miles away
- Ackerman Student Union, 0.3 miles away
- Bruin Walk, 0.3 miles away
- Powell Library, 0.4 miles away
- Royce Hall, 0.4 miles away
- Janss Steps, 0.4 miles away
- Kerckhoff Hall, 0.5 miles away
- Charles E. Young Research Library, 0.5 miles away
- UCLA School of Law, 0.5 miles away
- Boelter Hall, 0.6 miles away
- Haines Hall, 0.6 miles away
- Schoenberg Music Building, 0.7 miles away
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, 0.8 miles away
- Drake Stadium, 0.9 miles away
- UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, 1 mile away
- Intramural Field and North Athletic Field, 1.3 miles away
This location works especially well for students who want UCLA apartments with quick access to both academic buildings and campus landmarks.
The Mark Los Angeles is near a mix of casual dining spots and Westwood favorites that fit student schedules well. Nearby options include Diddy Riese, In-N-Out Burger, Rocco’s Tavern, Fat Sal’s Deli, Broxton Brewery & Public House, Ministry of Coffee, and House of Meatballs. Westwood Village is also 0.3 miles away, so there are even more places nearby for coffee, lunch, dinner, and weekend plans.
Yes. Westwood Village is 0.3 miles from The Mark Los Angeles and brings together shopping, dining, and entertainment in one of the most convenient areas near campus. Other nearby shopping destinations include Brentwood Country Mart at 1.5 miles and Westfield Century City at 3 miles away.
The Mark Los Angeles is close to a wide mix of Los Angeles destinations, so it is easy to switch up the routine when there is time to get off campus. Nearby options include:
- Hammer Museum, 0.5 miles away
- Santa Monica Pier, 5 miles away
- Third Street Promenade, 5 miles away
- Beverly Hills, 5 miles away
- The Grove, 7 miles away
- Original Farmers Market, 7 miles away
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, 8 miles away
- Downtown Los Angeles, 10 miles away
- Venice Beach, 12 miles away
- Griffith Observatory, 17 miles away
That range gives students easy access to beaches, museums, shopping districts, and city landmarks across Los Angeles.
The Mark Los Angeles has a walkability score of 80. With UCLA, Westwood Village, dining spots, and several campus landmarks nearby, the location supports a more walkable routine for many day-to-day stops.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles has a transit score of 69, which makes it easy for students to get around Westwood and other parts of Los Angeles.
2. Floor Plans, Furnishings, & Furniture Packages
The Mark Los Angeles offers two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, and five-bedroom apartments. Select layouts also include double-occupancy options.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles offers layouts with private bedrooms and bathrooms, and select apartments also include shared and adjacent bathroom configurations.
Yes. The apartments at The Mark Los Angeles come fully furnished to simplify the move-in process for our residents. The furniture package includes pieces for both the common areas and bedrooms.
The common areas include a 55-inch smart TV, a sofa and a chair, a coffee table, and barstools at the kitchen island. Each apartment also includes full-size in-unit laundry.
Bedrooms include a full bed in both single- and double-occupancy rooms, an under-bed storage dresser, and a desk with a chair. The Mark Los Angeles also offers private, shared, and adjacent bathroom options depending on the layout.
The apartments include dark quartz countertops, a kitchen backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.
The kitchens include a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Each apartment also includes an in-unit washer and dryer, so laundry stays inside the unit.
Yes. Each apartment at The Mark Los Angeles includes a full-size in-unit washer and dryer. That means laundry stays inside the apartment instead of requiring a shared laundry room or an off-site trip.
Yes. Select apartments at The Mark Los Angeles include private balconies, top-floor locations, campus views, private bedroom and bathroom options, shared bathroom options, and double-occupancy layouts. Smart TVs in the living room are also available.
3. Amenities
The Mark Los Angeles includes an academic lounge and private study rooms for students who want space to focus outside their apartment. These areas work well for independent study, smaller group sessions, and getting work done without leaving the property.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles has a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment for a range of workout styles. The lineup includes ellipticals, stationary bikes, rowing machines, spin bikes, strength-training machines, cable machines, a power rack, free weights, barbells, benches, and a TRX training system.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles has a heated rooftop pool. There is also a fourth-floor pool deck and spa area that gives students an outdoor space to recharge close to home.
Outdoor amenities at The Mark Los Angeles include outdoor grilling areas, a serenity courtyard, and a sky deck. These spaces give students a place to spend time outside, meet up with friends, or take a break from classwork without leaving the property.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles includes a resident lounge designed for downtime and casual social time. With shared amenity spaces throughout the property, there are several places to relax between classes, catch up with friends, or spend time outside the apartment.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles offers high-speed WiFi throughout the property. That supports both academic use and everyday streaming, browsing, and connected-device use across shared spaces and apartments.
The Mark Los Angeles brings together study areas, wellness amenities, social spaces, and outdoor features in one student-focused setting. From private study rooms and a fully equipped fitness center to a heated rooftop pool, grilling areas, and a sky deck, the amenity mix is built around how students actually live in Westwood, CA. Students interested in UCLA off-campus housing want more than a place to sleep, and The Mark Los Angeles includes spaces that support school, downtime, and day-to-day routines in one address.
4. Shared Spaces & Community Programming
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles includes a resident lounge, an academic lounge, private study rooms, a serenity courtyard, and a sky deck. Along with the pool deck and grilling areas, these spaces give students several places to study, reset, or spend time with friends without staying inside the apartment.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles includes private study rooms and an academic lounge for school-focused time, along with a resident lounge for more casual meetups. That mix works well for everything from project prep and quiet work sessions to catching up after class.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles hosts monthly resident events centered around the academic school year. These events add another way for students to meet people, settle in, and stay connected beyond their apartment and class schedule.
The Mark Los Angeles uses a resident life model called P.A.W.S., with programming centered on philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth. The goal is to create a setting where residents feel connected, supported, and part of something larger than their floor plan.
5. Safety, Security, & Transportation
The Mark Los Angeles includes FOB-controlled building access for residents, FOB-controlled stairwell access, FOB-controlled amenity spaces, and a controlled-access parking garage. The property also has security cameras throughout the building, a ButterflyMX locked black gate, and individually locked bedroom doors within each apartment.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles has an on-site security guard at night. That added overnight presence supports students who come and go during late study sessions, evening plans, or early morning routines.
Yes. Bedrooms at The Mark Los Angeles are individually keyed within each apartment. This setup adds privacy inside shared floor plans.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles offers Puzzle parking spaces for $250 per month. Parking is limited, and a waitlist is available for spaces.
No. The Mark Los Angeles does not offer guest parking.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles offers EV charging spaces as part of the parking setup.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles has a walkability score of 80 and a transit score of 69. With UCLA, Westwood Village, dining, and everyday stops nearby, the location supports both walking and getting around other parts of Los Angeles without relying on a car for every trip.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles is very close to UCLA, which makes walking part of many students’ daily routine. That convenience is a major draw for students who want apartments close to UCLA without giving up access to the rest of Los Angeles.
6. Pet Policies
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles allows pets, with a maximum of two animals permitted per apartment. All pets must be disclosed and approved before move-in, and applicants need to complete a pet profile through PetScreening regardless of whether or not they plan to bring a pet.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles does not allow aggressive breeds, including Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of those breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted at The Mark Los Angeles. That includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish, and insects.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles charges a one-time pet fee of $300 along with a monthly pet fee of $35.
The main thing to know is that approval needs to happen before move-in. The Mark Los Angeles requires pet disclosure in advance, limits each apartment to two animals, and applies breed and animal-type restrictions as part of its pet policy.
Emotional support and service animals should be discussed with the leasing office before move-in so the team can explain the approval process and any required documentation. Pet fees, breed restrictions, and pet policy limits do not apply in the same way to these kinds of animals.
7. Management & Maintenance
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles has an on-site team that helps with day-to-day support at the property. Students can reach out during office hours for maintenance requests, package questions, lease questions, and general help around the building.
Maintenance support is available through the on-site team and online resident portal at The Mark Los Angeles. If something in the apartment needs attention, residents can contact the office for help and the team will assist with the request.
8. General Leasing Information
Applications for The Mark Los Angeles are submitted online through the property’s application portal. The leasing team also offers a leasing guide and can help with questions about the application process, required documents, and next steps.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles offers individual housing contracts, which means each resident signs for their own bedroom and shared access to the common areas in the apartment. This setup also means one roommate’s missed payment does not become another roommate’s financial responsibility.
Yes. The Mark Los Angeles offers roommate matching through RoomSync. The app uses details like cleanliness preferences, study habits, and sleep schedules to help residents choose roommates and build a more compatible match. RoomSync also includes gender-inclusive matching tools.
Monthly installments can be paid online, and recurring payments are available through the resident portal. The Mark Los Angeles also accepts checks, e-money orders, and cashier’s checks.
The Mark Los Angeles uses housing contracts that run on a nearly 12-month term, generally from September through late August, to align with UCLA’s academic calendar.
Monthly installments at The Mark Los Angeles are due on the 1st of each month. Payments are considered late after 9:00 a.m. on the 4th, so it is important to submit each installment on time.
No. The Mark Los Angeles is not limited to students. We also welcome recent graduates and young professionals, so the resident mix is not restricted only to current UCLA students.
The Mark Los Angeles includes high-speed internet, cable, and trash service. For the most complete breakdown of included services and any additional utility details tied to a specific floor plan or account setup, the leasing office is the best point of contact.