9 Abandoned Homes Perfect for Film and Photo in Los Angeles

Abandoned homes have a lot of peculiar characteristics, and each one can be fitted (and then retrofitted) to meet all kinds of film and photo project requirements. There’s usually plenty of empty spaces, drab looking settings, yellowing walls and rusting iron features that add a lot of onscreen dramas. That said, here’s our picks for the 9 best abandoned homes that you can rent for film and photo in Los Angeles.

A large empty home that’s been left neglected, this vacant house is only a structure and no substance. Yellowing walls, dimly lit rooms, tainted wood fixtures, discoloured floors, windows with ivy, you’ve got all the key essentials of an abandoned home. And apart from a large table and a piano, there really isn’t much else left inside. Outside there’s a large unmaintained yard that leads to a large sloping hillside covered in trees.

Available on Giggster, starting at $100/hr.

Stripped down to its bare bones, this residential units has two bedrooms, and you can choose which looks more abandoned. Drab, monotone colors make up the interiors adding a very melancholic feel to the space. There’s even a basement area with exposed beams and fading walls, perfect for a hideout/holdout. Located in downtown LA, this space is an oddball in an otherwise fast paced area.

Available on Giggster, starting at $59/hr.

A fully furnished family home that looks occupied then abandoned, this listing has a very dated americana look to it. The interiors are not spectacular, and have all the necessary family requirements, fixtures and furniture. The home also has a large driveway entrance which adds a shroud of suspense to the property. An unkempt backyard and pool really helps add to the entire neglected vibe that radiates from the place.

Available on Giggster, starting at $295/hr.

A deserted house which sits in the middle of 33 acres of rolling hills, this house looks spooky in a natural, almost Zen way. Surrounded by the majestic countryside and rich green foliage, this empty house has neutral tones and light wood floors allowing in plenty of natural light. Inside the home is a 60’s-80’s style retro house fashioned to look like it belonged back in time.. There’s only a red tractor on site … which you should try to incorporate into your film owing to its strong presence.

Available on Giggster, starting at $250/hr.

Built in 1882, this rustic neglected home looks magnificent on camera. Discoloured walls, aged old furniture, antique fixtures, this property has the works. Spread over the home are 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 7 fireplaces, a yellow salon, French blue sunroom, red Empire reception room, Sapphire dining room, 1100 sq ft Music Ballroom / attic, Butlers Pantry kitchen, a cellar and an attic. Registered as a National Historic Place in America with the US Department of the Interior, this long standing home is perfect to be your on-camera abandoned home.

Available on Giggster, starting at $220/hr.

An upper echelon abandoned mansion, one thing is for sure, this place was abandoned by someone rich. With an on-site tennis court and swimming pool, large fireplaces and panoramic views of the city, this mansion is luxurious. The gardens have a fountain, the interiors furnished in quality art and decor, and there are paved walkways to access different areas of the property. And all of it looks abandoned. Abandoned, unkempt and perfect for your camera!

Available on Giggster, starting at $245/hr.

A resorted home which retains it retro, compact facade, this listing looks haunted and spooky. And if you use monochrome, whatever is haunting this space will actually make its impact felt on your camera footage. The outdoors have a few broken stones, dirt patio and a yellowing walls. The dim lighting and lack of big windows block out a lot of light, allowing you a lot of control over your shot while adding to the mood of the frame.

Available on Giggster, starting at $60/hr.

Fully equipped and furnished to shoot a low budget horror/outland movie, this deserted ranch is your perfect getaway home. The lot is a massive 31,000 sq ft and the desert landscape with shrubby terrain really looks incredible on film and photo. There’s also other themes going on over the massive space such as jungle/forest and junkyard. The interiors are furnished only with the bare necessities you’d need to survive an apocalypse. Perfect for the low budget film we mentioned at the start.

Available on Giggster, starting at $9/hr.

An abandoned family home, this 1930s Craftsman home has all the works of a typical, friendly home. White picket fences, large road facing windows, and one large tree, this quaint house is completely empty from the inside apart from the unmovable fixtures. Large, featuring an open floor plan along with different floor and wall styles, there’s a lot of potential here for your photo and film projects. There’s also plenty of natural light that comes in which really aids the camera in making a stunning location spectacular.

Available on Giggster, starting at $83/hr.

And that’s all folks! Finding the right location to rent for your film project can be hard but we hope our list has helped you pick out exactly what you’d in mind. If you’re interested in any of them, or would like to see more pictures, maybe check out the entire list of offerings, then please follow the links. Happy clicking!

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