
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Lomita, CA from $800 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Area area of Lomita.


25350 Oak St

Park Mesa Apartments

2313 247th St

Narbonne Gardens Apartments

24707 Cypress St, Unit 24707

25925 Narbonne Ave, Unit Lomita horizon

2065 255th St
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24647 Pennsylvania Ave

2219 CA-1

25905 Walnut St

25917 Narbonne Ave

Miramar Apartments

2265 W 241st St

24663 Pennsylvania Ave

26019 Oak Street
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Narbonne

Hillside Plaza Apartments

Narbonne Apartments

25840 Oak St

Villa Capri

Kala Kai

Rolling Hills Gardens

25846 Oak Street, Lomita
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24818 Eshelman Avenue

1622 260th St

Arlington Square Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1608 260th St, Unit #4

1644 257th St

1601-1611 W Lomita

1530 260th St

Arlington II Apartments
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1625 257th St

1671 W 2517th St.

1540 260th St

25424 S. Western Avenue

1547 W 261st St

Glenwood Apartments

26103 Belle Porte Ave

2174 W 237th St
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Central Area, Lomita, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Area Studio Apartments | $2,787 | $1,950 | $3,226 |
| Central Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,800 | $4,140 |
| Central Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,890 | $5,036 |
| Central Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $3,200 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Area Neighborhood of Lomita, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Area area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1601-1611 W Lomita priced from $1,495. 1671 W 2517th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Central Area apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1601-1611 W Lomita | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1671 W 2517th St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Interlude | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 25350 Oak St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1547 W 261st St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1622 260th St | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Park Mesa Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,890 |
| Villa Capri | Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 25846 Oak Street, Lomita | Unit #13 | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Area, CA
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Area area is the $2.52 price per square foot Unit #13 Model at 25846 Oak Street, Lomita in the in the Central Area neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Central Area apartment is the 1608 260th St Model at 1608 260th St, Unit #4 starting at $2,560 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Central Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25846 Oak Street, Lomita | Unit #13 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 1608 260th St, Unit #4 | 1608 260th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 24818 Eshelman Avenue | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Villa Capri | Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.74 |
| Arlington Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Park Mesa Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1622 260th St | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 1547 W 261st St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Interlude | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 25350 Oak St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Area, Lomita, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Area, Lomita, CA
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High
Alexander Fleming Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Area?
The cheapest apartment in Central Area is 1671 W 2517th St. which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Central Area costs $3,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Central Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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