UCLA Off-Campus Apartments With Pools: Student Housing Guide

Searching for UCLA apartments with pools is one of the clearest ways to cut through a crowded Westwood housing list. A pool is more than a listing photo—it can turn a long lab week into an afternoon reset, give roommates a shared hangout that is not the living room, and make warmer Los Angeles months feel manageable without relying only on campus recreation.

This refreshed guide focuses on six live, blog-eligible off-campus options that list a pool in their amenity data. You will see how to choose the right building, compare a new mix of Levering, Veteran, Wilshire, and Santa Monica Boulevard–corridor picks, and decide whether a short walk in Westwood or a short drive toward the west side better fits your week. If you also care about on-site workouts, pair this with UCLA Apartments With Fitness Centers: 4 Off-Campus Options. For move-in speed and furniture-ready setups, skim Furnished Apartments Near UCLA: 5 Off-Campus Options.

Why a Pool Still Matters Near UCLA

UCLA students already balance discussion sections, labs, jobs, and club calendars. Housing that supports recovery between those commitments tends to hold up better across a full academic year. A shared pool is a low-friction amenity: you do not need a separate gym membership to use it, you can cool down after a bike commute, and you get a built-in social space that stays outdoors.

Pools also signal building investment. Properties that maintain outdoor water amenities often also keep laundry rooms, gated entry, and parking packages in workable condition—because those buildings compete for the same Bruin renters. That does not mean every pool property is luxurious. Some are compact Westwood buildings with a courtyard pool; others are larger communities farther from Bruin Bear with fitness centers, hot tubs, rooftops, or lounge spaces wrapped around the deck.

Use the pool as a filter, not as the only decision. Commute time, rent structure, roommate count, and lease length still matter more than tile color. The goal is a home that supports your schedule and still gives you an outdoor reset when Westwood feels intense.

How to Choose Pool Apartments Near UCLA

Before you tour, write down your non-negotiables. Students who rush listing photos often discover too late that the pool is seasonal, that parking is not included, or that a “short drive” becomes stressful during midterms.

Commute and campus rhythm

Start from Bruin Bear and work outward. A six- to twelve-minute bike or a short walk keeps mornings flexible for 8 a.m. sections. A ten- to sixteen-minute drive can still work if you have a car, park reliably, and do not stack back-to-back early classes. Bike- and walk-friendly corridors along Levering, Veteran, and nearby Westwood streets reward students who want exercise baked into the commute. Drive-oriented picks toward Santa Monica Boulevard, Mayfield, or farther westside pockets trade proximity for larger amenity packages or quieter residential blocks.

For a wider near-campus shortlist beyond pool filters, browse Walkable & Bikeable Apartments Near University of California, Los Angeles.

Budget with real totals

Listed rent ranges on UniShack are a starting point. Add utilities, parking, internet, and any amenity fees before you compare buildings. A lower base rent with mandatory parking can exceed a higher all-in quote. Pool communities sometimes price amenities into rent; sometimes they do not. Ask directly during tours or message threads. When you are weighing price tiers, the Budget vs Luxury University of California, Los Angeles Apartments comparison page helps frame the tradeoff without inventing inventory.

Amenities that pair well with a pool

Laundry onsite, gated entry, garage parking, air conditioning, fitness centers, and furnished options frequently appear alongside pools. If you care about workouts, look for buildings that combine pool and gym so you are not paying for a separate membership. Pet-friendly policies, BBQ areas, rooftops, and lounge spaces matter if you share with friends who host often.

Lease style and roommate math

Some pool listings are classic one-bedroom or multi-bedroom apartments. Others lean furnished shared setups with per-person pricing. Confirm whether you are signing for a whole unit or a bed space, how utilities are split, and whether summer coverage is required. If you need a shorter commitment, browse University of California, Los Angeles sublets after you shortlist full apartments.

Featured UCLA Apartments With Pools

These six live listings all include a pool. Distances are relative to Bruin Bear and can vary by route and traffic. Always verify current availability and rent on each apartment page before you plan a tour.

Quick comparison

Apartment
Commute to Bruin Bear
Listed rent range
Standout pool-adjacent amenities




555 Levering
~8-minute bike
about $1,175
Furnished, laundry, garage parking, BBQ


650 Levering Ave
~6-minute bike
about $3,200–$5,400
Pet friendly, laundry, patio, AC


Westwood Concord
~14-minute walk
about $2,500–$4,075
Rooftop, balcony, laundry, central AC


10600 Wilshire
~9-minute bike
about $2,000–$3,600
Fitness center, EV charging, laundry


Wilshire Villa Apartments
~11-minute bike
about $3,400–$3,700
Hot tub, rooftop, garage parking


The Amara
~10-minute drive
about $3,240–$4,720
Fitness center, lounge, transit access

555 Levering

Address: 555 Levering Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Commute: about an 8-minute bike to Bruin Bear
Listed rent range: about $1,175

555 Levering sits on a classic Westwood student corridor and pairs a pool with furnished living, laundry facilities, washer/dryer onsite, garage parking, package lockers, and BBQ space. That combination helps first-time renters who want a short bike to campus without hauling a full furniture load into Westwood.

Per-person style pricing can look approachable on paper, so read the floor plan and roommate structure carefully. If you are comparing furnished versus unfurnished stock for UCLA apartments with pools, this building is a strong close-in data point: you trade some customization for speed and simplicity, and you still keep outdoor water access between classes.

650 Levering Ave

Address: 650 Levering Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Commute: about a 6-minute bike to Bruin Bear
Listed rent range: about $3,200–$5,400

650 Levering Ave is one of the shortest bike hops in this set while still listing a pool, laundry, patio living, hardwood-style finishes, and pet-friendly policies. Students who want Westwood Village energy without giving up outdoor downtime often start on Levering for that reason.

Ask about parking waitlists and noise patterns on tour—Levering stays active during the academic year. If your household includes a pet, confirm current pet rules and any deposits before you fall in love with the courtyard pool photos.

Westwood Concord

Address: 424 Veteran Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Commute: about a 14-minute walk to Bruin Bear
Listed rent range: about $2,500–$4,075

Westwood Concord on Veteran Avenue combines a pool with a rooftop, balcony options, laundry, and central air. The walkable commute keeps campus returns flexible for evening clubs or late library sessions, while the rooftop-and-pool pairing gives you more than one outdoor mode depending on the day.

This is a useful middle ground when you want Westwood proximity without locking into the densest Levering blocks alone. Map your actual class buildings—some Bruins find Veteran walks easier than others depending on hill routes and evening lighting.

10600 Wilshire

Address: 10600 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Commute: about a 9-minute bike to Bruin Bear
Listed rent range: about $2,000–$3,600

10600 Wilshire stacks a pool with a fitness center, EV charging, gated access, laundry facilities, and stainless-style kitchen finishes. Students who want workouts and water recovery in one building often prefer this kind of Wilshire corridor setup over paying for a separate gym.

Bike timing stays competitive with closer Westwood addresses on a good day, but plan for boulevard traffic when you drive. Verify whether rent ranges reflect specific floor plans and what parking packages are currently available.

Wilshire Villa Apartments

Address: 10811 Ashton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Commute: about an 11-minute bike to Bruin Bear
Listed rent range: about $3,400–$3,700

Wilshire Villa Apartments leans into a fuller outdoor package: pool, hot tub, rooftop, balcony living, garage parking, and controlled access. If your idea of downtime is a longer evening on the deck rather than a quick cool-down, this building is worth a serious tour.

Pet-friendly and smoke-free policies show up in amenity data, so ask how those rules are enforced day to day. Treat the hot-tub-plus-pool combo as a lifestyle upgrade and confirm hours and guest policies before you assume weekend hosting will be easy.

The Amara

Address: 11600 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Commute: about a 10-minute drive to Bruin Bear
Listed rent range: about $3,240–$4,720

The Amara stretches the search slightly west of densest Westwood while keeping UCLA within a short drive. The pool pairs with a fitness center, lounge space, and easy transit access—useful if your week mixes campus days with westside internships or evening plans along Santa Monica Boulevard.

Plan around traffic windows. A ten-minute off-peak drive can stretch during popular class-change times. If you keep a predictable schedule—or share a car among roommates—the amenity package can outweigh a few extra commute minutes, especially in summer sessions.

Neighborhood and Commute Notes for Pool Seekers

Westwood remains the default for Bruins who want walkable food, late study sessions, and spontaneous campus returns. Pool apartments on Levering and Veteran keep that rhythm intact. When you expand to Wilshire Boulevard addresses or Santa Monica Boulevard corridors, you usually gain building scale or lifestyle tradeoffs—more fitness stacks, rooftops, hot tubs, or lounge spaces—while accepting a slightly longer bike or a drive.

Think in weekly patterns, not single map screenshots. Count how many early mornings you have, whether you work evenings, and how often you stay on campus past 9 p.m. Students with lab-heavy schedules often value proximity more than a larger pool deck. Students with flexible mornings and a car may happily trade for The Amara or other westside amenity packages.

Also decide how you will use the pool. Quiet morning laps, roommate hangouts, and weekend hosting create different priorities for furniture layout, storage, and noise tolerance. Buildings with lounges, rooftops, or BBQ areas near the pool make hosting easier; compact courtyard pools favor quick cool-downs.

To browse the full live inventory beyond this themed shortlist, start at the University of California, Los Angeles apartments hub and filter by what you need next—budget, bedrooms, or distance.

FAQ

Do UCLA apartments with pools always cost more?

Not always. Some Levering and shared furnished options post approachable ranges, while luxury-leaning Wilshire or Santa Monica Boulevard communities sit higher. Compare total monthly cost—including parking and utilities—rather than base rent alone.

Is a pool worth choosing over a shorter walk?

It depends on your calendar. If you have frequent early classes and no car, a shorter walk or bike usually wins. If your days are flexible and you value outdoor downtime, a slightly longer commute to a stronger amenity package can still be rational.

Which of these pool listings are furnished?

555 Levering calls out furnished living in amenity data. Others in this set lean toward traditional apartment setups with laundry, parking, or fitness—confirm furnishings on each UniShack page before you assume a sofa is waiting.

Can I find pool apartments that are still close to campus?

Yes. 650 Levering Ave and 555 Levering both show roughly six- to eight-minute bike times to Bruin Bear while listing pools. Westwood Concord adds a walkable Veteran Avenue option. Start there if proximity is non-negotiable.

What should I ask on a tour of a pool building?

Ask about pool hours, guest policies, seasonal closures, laundry wait times, parking waitlists, and whether rent includes any amenity fees. Also ask how maintenance requests are handled during finals weeks.

Should I consider sublets if I only need summer access to a pool building?

If you need a shorter stay, check campus sublets after you understand full-lease norms. A summer sublet can be a lower-risk way to test a neighborhood before committing to a year-long lease.

Next Steps

Shortlist two close-in Levering or Veteran options and one farther amenity-heavy option, then tour with the same checklist so comparisons stay fair. Message each property through UniShack for current availability, confirm commute timing at your actual class hours, and only then decide whether the pool is a daily habit or a weekend bonus. When you are ready to widen the search, return to the UCLA apartments hub and keep filtering until the building matches both your budget and your week.

Happy apartment hunting—and may your next lease include both a workable commute and a place to cool down after it.