Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hollywood, CA from $500 (791 Rentals)

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1825 Wilcox Ave
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1825 Wilcox Ave

1825 Wilcox AveHollywood, CA 90028
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Cassil Apartments
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Cassil Apartments

1525 Cassil PlHollywood, CA 90028
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The Carlton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton Apartments

6021 Carlton WayHollywood, CA 90028
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5930 Barton Ave
Studio Apartments

5930 Barton Ave

5930 Barton AveHollywood, CA 90038
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1722 Garfield Place
Studio Apartments

1722 Garfield Place

1722 Garfield PlHollywood, CA 90028
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1801 Garfield Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Garfield Pl

1801 Garfield PlHollywood, CA 90028

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Hollywood, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hollywood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hollywood, CA is a Studio unit found at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available in the City West neighborhood priced from $695. 1811 Tamarind Apartments in the Griffith Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hollywood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
1811 Tamarind Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
san27490BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
St. Moritz Apartments LLCBachelor w CountertopStudio,1BA$1,095
535 South Catalina Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,099
Lake Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Gaylord ApartmentsBachelor ( No Kitchen) Refrigerator IncludedStudio,1BA$1,175
245 Kenmore Apartments0+1Studio,1BA$1,185
Edgemont ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hollywood, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hollywood area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Grand View Towers in the in the McArthur Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Hollywood apartment is the 6 Bed 4 Bath-D Model at Wilton by Category starting at $1,054 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Wilshire Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hollywood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand View Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Wilton by Category6 Bed 4 Bath-D1BR,1BA$0.55
4116 Los Feliz Blvd2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Burnside ApartmentsOne Bedroom with dining area1BR,1BA$1.44
335 N Mariposa Ave, Unit #4335 N Mariposa Ave2BR,2BA$1.93
Rodeo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.79
3976 W 7th St, Unit .53976 W 7th St2BR,1BA$1.27
418-420 S Citrus Ave1 bed1BR,1BA$1.73
512 S. Hobart Blvd.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
616 N HobartStudioStudio ,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hollywood, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Hollywood, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hollywood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hollywood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hollywood is at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hollywood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hollywood Apartment is $882 at Mysa.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hollywood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hollywood is starting from $1,450 at Orion 1037 Dewey.

What is the most affordable Hollywood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hollywood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 215-225 Lucas Ave and starts from $2,699.

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