The 9 Best Places to Rent for Filming in Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles

The 9 Best Places to Rent for Filming in Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles

Hollywood Hills. THE place to stay in LA! With stunning, gorgeous views; wealthy and lavish displays of money; and the crème-de-la-crème of properties, Hollywood Hills really has it all. And no matter where you look, these hills are extremely photo-ready and have tons of photo and film listings available on Giggster. So without further ado, taken from our collection of LA property rentals, here are our picks for the best homes to rent for filming in Hollywood Hills in LA.


1) Locke Mansion in Hollywood Hills

Locke Mansion in Hollywood Hills Los Angeles Rental

A high-tech, contemporary modern mansion around Hollywood Hills, Locke Mansion is an unfurnished property with spectacular vistas. An opulent space, equipped with a helipad, modern fireplaces and a wrap-around porch, you’re going to have a ball working on your photo and film projects here. The large windows really flood the interiors with abundant light allowing you to use every corner of the property for your production.

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2) Old Hollywood Revival Home in Hollywood Hills

Old Hollywood Revival Home in Hollywood Hills Los Angeles Rental

A location that’ll take you back in time, this Old Hollywood style mansion has a huge yard with plenty of walking area. One of the few remaining landscapes from the past, there’s a genuine level of intimacy, design knowledge and workmanship reflected in the decor aesthetics. A space that has been well maintained and still features the original wooden flooring, there’s a sense of nostalgic grandeur about the space which really translates well on the camera.


3) Old Tudor-esque Home Overlooking Silver Lake

Old Tudor-esque Home Overlooking Silver Lake Los Angeles Rental

Built in 1912, this Tudor-esque Old Hollywood style house has a warm colour palette inside and a stone finish on the outside which looks very different and gritty. The stone really adds to the natural look of the house which also has a terraced garden and several potted plants. The dark wood floors and compact interiors are extremely photogenic and look spectacular on the camera. The highlight of the space is the open air deck with panoramic vistas of Silver Lake.


4) Mid-century Modern House in Hollywood Hills

Mid-century Modern House in Hollywood Hills Los Angeles Rental

Originally owned by iconic pop singer Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, this mid-century home boasts of a large living space and has a very clean, open feel with minimalist aesthetics. From the open air deck, there are stunning views of the LA cityscape including sightings of Griffith Park and the ocean to be enjoy. And with high ceilings alongside the prominent use of glass in the structure, there’s no shortage of natural light or splendor, no matter where your camera is pointing.


5) White Castle Among the Hills

White Castle Among the Hills Los Angeles Rental

Facing the Hollywood Hills, this white beauty is a classic Hollywood home nestled in LA’s posh districts. Lush backyards, landscaped lawns and well-trimmed gardens wrap around the home. There’s also a pool and hot tub overlooking DTLA outside with several handpicked installations and seating areas. Inside the home is immaculately decorated with stunning artworks and fashionable sculptures. With plenty of natural light coming in from multiple angles, there’s plenty to work with here.


6) Dark Gothic Castle in Hollywood Hills

Dark Gothic Castle in Hollywood Hills Los Angeles Rental

A unique offering among the one-of-a-kind homes in Hollywood Hills, this Dark Gothic house is a three-floored Spanish Castle. Stuffed with all kinds of props, rock-and-roll memorabilia, and cinema souvenirs, there really isn’t much you have to do to get this space camera ready. Featuring many different kinds of looks and aesthetics, you’re definitely going to maximize your buck value if you’re looking at a location that allows you to explore different vibes and feels.


7) Gesner Home in Hollywood Hills

Gesner Home in Hollywood Hills Los Angeles Rental

A super minimal home where the minimalism really accentuates the space, this property in Hollywood Hills is designed for the camera. A spectacle from a new post-modern era, the house has a Zen aura to it. Plain and neutral with clean walls, and light colored floors with wooden accents, this space looks surreal for any film and photo projects. With an air that is calm and serene, the lot is ideal for non-action type sequences or truly gorgeous action scenes.


8) European Mansion in Hollywood Hills

European Mansion in Hollywood Hills Los Angeles Rental

A modern-day castle fit for a king and queen, this Hollywood Hills mansion is a gateway to European grandeur. Lush green foliage covers the manicured yard that offers breathtaking views of the LA skyline while also hosting a swimming pool and hot tub. The interiors have neutral, natural color tones which adds to how exquisite the space looks. With multiple ornate and diverse visual installations inside and outside, you’re guaranteed to line up some great looking frames here.


9) Iconic Houdini Estate in Hollywood Hills

Iconic Houdini Estate in Hollywood Hills Los Angeles Rental

Built for Harry Houdini in the early 1900s, this 5-acre estate offers multiple different location feels totally distinct from the other. With diverse settings including tropical jungles, hills, caves, hidden gardens, rock passages, cliffs and more; the outdoor area also has an expansive lawn, terraced gardens, a natural-spring pond, romantic gazebos... and most importantly stunning canyon views. Inside the home is richly decorated with bold, vibrant colors that pop out yet seem to have a flow to it. Expensive woods, marble and granite adds to the richness on display. All said, this stunning estate has 101 different vibes, and is pretty much the one-stop location to address your Hollywood Hills location needs for film and photo in LA.


There’s no place like Hollywood Hills, and even the camera seems to know that. Providing a myriad of looks with tons of photo potential, there’s definitely all kinds of instances and sequences you can film and photograph in this part of the globe. If you’re interested in any of these locations for your next shoot, or want to know more about them, see more pictures perhaps, then please follow the links provided within each listing. If you'd like to see more listings, please follow this link to view our collection of listings available for production in Los Angeles. And if you're all about filming at the best locations in Hollywood City, here's a blog that doubles as your guide to finding L.A's best film and photo spots.

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