1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA (27,040 Rentals)

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Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 31918 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Los Angeles, CA that range in price from $500 to $15,250. Southeast Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles and Historic Core are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Los Angeles with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Southeast Los Angeles1290$2,629$500
Downtown Los Angeles834$2,774$645
Historic Core665$2,814$645
Old Bank District653$2,811$645
East Hollywood606$2,845$982
Hollywood577$2,638$982
Seafood District554$3,021$1,763
New Downtown542$2,743$645
Flower District537$2,994$1,763
Jewelry District537$2,747$645

Largest Available Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Los Angeles, CA is found at Spring Tower Lofts in the City West neighborhood and is 2,300 square feet priced from $4,100. Resa Long Beach in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,974 square feet and currently listed start at $4,525. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Los Angeles:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Spring Tower Lofts1 Bed 2 Baths2,300 Sq Ft$4,100
Resa Long BeachOne Bedroom Live/Work A1TH1,974 Sq Ft$4,525
The Mercantile Lofts1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 21,721 Sq Ft$2,558
Thurman Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1,650 Sq Ft$2,313
The Q De SotoLIVE WORK ONE1,629 Sq Ft$4,733
Fusion HollywoodSK1680 Sq Ft$2,360

Cheapest Available Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Los Angeles, CA is the 1B/1B Model starting from $645 at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood. The second most affordable Los Angeles 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 AR Model at Arpeggio starting at $981 in the South Pasadena neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Los Angeles is currently $2,842. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Los Angeles:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B$645
Arpeggio1x1 AR$981
North University Park PMBachelor$1,125
MIXC at 1333Lume Suite+$1,165
101 Dudley Ave1 Bed, 1 bath$1,198
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom C$1,330
Valley Village1x1$1,343
EBA1BR/1.0BA$1,350
1296 W Jefferson Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath$1,350

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Los Angeles Overview

The City of Los Angeles, popularly known by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in the state of California, United States. This beautiful and vibrant city boasts excitement and offers many options in Los Angeles rentals from cheap apartments to high end luxury homes fit for celebrity life that all make it one of the best locations to settle on the west coast. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles is not only known as the entertainment capital of the American industry, but also as that of the world. L.A. boasts of a great ethnic diversity, an expansive metropolis, a great heritage displayed in over 100 museums, and a Mediterranean climate that makes it a paradise of great weather. Los Angeles is the place to be. In fact, L.A. is the only North American city that prides itself for hosting the Summer Olympics twice.

Why live in Los Angeles, CA?

L.A. is one of the best places to settle and live in. Life in apartments here is comfortable and affordable. Asides from the great weather that the residents of L.A. enjoy all-year through, there are plenty other factors that will draw you here. One is that L.A. is full of culture. There is a vibrant musical culture, thriving arts scene, film industry and of course television. Here, you will pretty much see any of your favorite bands or artist performing live. You even get the chance to see some acts before they become mega stars. L.A. also gives you unlimited access to fresh produce, high quality food, and exceptional restaurants of all types.

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Getting Around Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Los Angeles with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Los Angeles is at 807 S Flower St listed at $645.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Los Angeles is $2,842.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Los Angeles is a 2,300 square feet unit starting from $4,100 at Spring Tower Lofts.

What is the average size for Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Los Angeles is currently 851 sq ft.

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