so what are the options for a couple with a cattle dog looking for rental living/art'ing spaces for rent around $1400/mo or less in LA, with around 1500+ sq ft.

Is that price range just rediculously low? because i can't seem to find anything less than $1500+ when i look on-line.

whats the trick to finding a livable artistic space?
what are good neighborhoods for fulltime artists?

Bonus question:
are there any dog parks for well trained dogs that "aren't" fixed?