
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA Under $5,500 (8,057 Rentals)


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The Roy

Archer Hollywood

The Q Playa

3033 Wilshire

Hudson

Jayden
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Grayson

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Skylar At Sunset
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Inspire Echo Park

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Ardence & Bloom

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The 1860

Harper

Inspire Hollywood

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Alloy

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LLEWELLYN

One Museum Square
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Linea

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Archer

Qwil Apartments

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Sentral DTLA

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THEA at Metropolis

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The Landmark Los Angeles

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Luna On Wilshire

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Madrid

OLiVE DTLA

951 S. Oxford

2820 Sawtelle Blvd

1223 Federal Ave

Playa-Jefferson

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Palazzo East

Josephine DTLA

The Orsini
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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 | $2,161 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,677 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,618 | $854 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,949 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $925 | $7,149 |
| Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $800 | $8,666 |
| Los Angeles 7 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $850 | $9,550 |
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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 $2,677.
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 $4,999 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 708 sq ft.
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