
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA Under $1,200 (194 Rentals)


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1204 W 37th Dr

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Heritage 2353

Orion 668

135 N New Hampshire Ave

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Miles at Harvard | Live Simply ||Co-Living

ML Shepard Manor (55+ Community)

807 S Flower St
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2600 S Catalina St

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15221 W Magnolia Blvd

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2425 1/2 Gates St, Unit Single Bedroom for Rent, Unit Single Bedroom for Rent

2626 S Budlong Ave, Unit 2626 S Budlong Ave

2626 S Budlong Ave, Unit 2626 S Budlong Ave

4828 McKinley Ave, Unit 4828 McKinley Ave.

1447 E 25th St, Unit 1

866 N Edgemont St, Unit 866

866 N Edgemont St, Unit 866

14836 Archwood St, Unit 14
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1575 1/2 W 37th Pl

1528 1/2 W 36th Pl

3107-3107 Normandie Ave

1584 W 37th St

2539 S Burnside Ave

1530 W 37th St -- Housing near USC/Ktown

1587 W 35th St

The Pegasus

1181 Rolland Curtis Pl

3001 Van Buren Pl
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1314 W 35th Pl- Housing near USC

2642 Brighton Ave

1377 W 36th Pl

1245-1247 W 37th Dr

203-211 N Benton Way

1220 S Olive St

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La Sorbonne

North University Park PM

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Angeles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,150 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $601 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,871 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,213 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,472 | $6,845 | $8,100 |
| Los Angeles 7 Bedroom Apartments | $8,818 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,667.
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 2,108 square feet unit starting from $5,199 at Fusion Hollywood.
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 833 sq ft.
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