According to Zumper, DTLA has among the highest median rent prices for 1 bedrooms, even topping Beverly Hills and Bel Air. From highest average prices:
1. Santa Monica -$3160
2. Ocean Park - $2700
3. Venice - $2560
4. Marina de Rey - $2520
5. DTLA - $2410
Those looking into investment properties should be looking into DTLA. And did I mention no rent control as well?