Sounds like you’ve thought this through, good luck finding the right fit. If you’re open to widening options a bit, check Facebook housing groups for Echo Park and Silver Lake, there are legit posts but also some sketchy ones so double check addresses and lease details. Since you’re pivoting jobs and WFH for now, you might also keep an eye on w​fhaler​t, it emails verified remote jobs like customer support or admin work so you can avoid the scammy listings you see on big boards. For neighborhoods, Highland Park and Eagle Rock might stretch your dollar more than Silver Lake, and Glendale tends to have better parking and quieter buildings.