Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Area Lomita, CA from $2,200 (6 Rentals)

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Central Area, Lomita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Area area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1532 W. 257th St. priced from $1,700. Narbonne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,849. Here are the most affordable Central Area apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1532 W. 257th St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Narbonne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,849
1547 W. 261st St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Area, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Area area is the $2.69 price per square foot 2x1.5_1152 Model at Portofino Townhomes in the in the Central Area neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Central Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at La Linda Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the West Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Portofino Townhomes2x1.5_11522BR,1.5BA$2.69
La Linda Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.53
25846 Oak StreetTwo Bedroom Oak2BR,1BA$2.52
2069 250th St, Unit 250 st2069 250th St2BR,1BA$2.68
Narbonne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Villa CapriTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.78
Twin Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.67
2313 247th St, Unit 2313-11 cottage2313 247th StStudio ,1BA$2.79
1547 W. 261st St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.77
1532 W. 257th St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Area?

There are currently 236 Apartments for Rent in Central Area, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,839 to $10,000. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Area ranging from $2,200 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Area ranges from $2,200 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,145.

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