Recording Studio for Rent in Los Angeles

Finding a recording studio for rent in Los Angeles should be simple. Too often it is not. You call around, the hourly rate sounds fair, and then the add-ons pile up: a mandatory engineer fee, a long minimum block, a deposit, an upcharge for evenings. By the time you add it all up, a quick session to lay down vocals costs more than the whole song is worth.

That friction stops a lot of artists before they ever hit record. A beginner who just wants an affordable room to practice in gets quoted a full production package. An independent producer who already runs their own session has to pay for an engineer they do not need. A songwriter with a free night at 1am finds every studio closed. The room is not the problem. The pricing and the rules around it are.

An affordable music studio for rent, priced the honest way

UNION Recording Studio rents three private rooms in Los Angeles by the hour, with the pricing printed plainly and no surprises at checkout. You can rent a room on your own, bring your own engineer, or add one of ours only if you want to. Daytime rooms start at $35 per hour. Overnight rooms start at $13 per hour. The minimum booking is three hours, and the doors are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Because the room and the engineer are separate, you only pay for what you actually use. That is what makes UNION a genuinely budget-friendly place to record in a city where studio time is usually anything but. First-time clients even get their first hour free once minimum session hours are met, so you can try a room before you commit to a project.

Three rooms to rent, each with its own character

What your rental hour includes

Every rented room comes ready to work: acoustically treated walls, a soundproofed vocal booth, industry-standard mics and monitoring, and a comfortable setup for you and your guests. You bring the ideas and the files. If you want a hand behind the board, you can add a Reboost Engineer for $25 per hour or an Advanced Engineer for $30 per hour. If you would rather run the room yourself, that is completely fine, and it costs nothing extra.

Renting hours in bulk saves even more. Our prepaid studio time packages bring the rate down to as low as $25 per hour, and a full package can save you up to $525 against booking one hour at a time. When you are ready to add mixing or mastering to a session, browse our full list of studio services and meet the engineers who can help you finish the record.

Rent a studio near you in East Hollywood

UNION Recording Studio sits at 5458 Santa Monica Blvd in East Hollywood, easy to reach from anywhere in central Los Angeles. Public parking is available at 1075 N Western Ave, and a private lot at 1110 N Western Ave charges $5 for up to four hours ($10 for longer stays, open 8am to 10pm). Street and metered parking on Oxford Ave covers the rest, and after 10pm street parking is the move for overnight sessions.

Looking to rent close to the studios and clubs? Read more about our recording studio in Hollywood, or if you work best after dark, see our overnight recording studio rates starting at $13 per hour.

Book your studio rental

Same-day rentals are available around the clock, subject to availability. Call or text +1 (323) 615-3575, or reserve a room online in a couple of minutes. No experience needed. If it is your first session, our team will walk you through it.

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Studio rental FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a recording studio in Los Angeles?
At UNION, daytime rooms start at $35 per hour and overnight rooms start at $13 per hour, with a three-hour minimum. Prepaid packages bring the rate as low as $25 per hour. An engineer is optional and priced separately.

Do I have to hire an engineer to rent a room?
No. You can rent any room on your own or bring your own engineer. If you want one of ours, you can add a Reboost Engineer for $25/hr or an Advanced Engineer for $30/hr. There is no requirement either way.

Can I rent a music studio the same day?
Yes. Same-day sessions are available 24/7 based on room availability. Call or text +1 (323) 615-3575 and we will get you in as soon as we can.

Is UNION a good studio for beginners and first-timers?
Yes. UNION is built to be affordable and welcoming for first-time clients. New clients get their first hour free after meeting minimum session hours, and the team is happy to show you the ropes.

How many people can I bring to a rented room?
COSMO and BLK MAZE fit up to 4 people. LEGACY, our largest room, is comfortable for up to 6. All three are private for the length of your booking.