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729 S Union Ave

Los AngelesCA90017

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Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Los Angeles, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Los Angeles, CA area range in price from $645 to $100,000 with an overall median price of $4,773. The three Los Angeles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Laguna at $1,550, El Dorado at $1,850, and Belvedere at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Los Angeles Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Laguna$1,722$1,5504
El Dorado$1,850$1,8501
Belvedere$1,865$1,75049
Foothill Boulevard Business District$1,875$1,8004
Bassett$2,000$1,95010
Sparr Heights$2,000$2,0001
Bodger Park El Camino Village$2,050$1,1955
West Side$2,097$1,59515
Watson$2,100$1,39529
Wrigley$2,100$1,49520

Cheapest Available Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood priced from $645. 647 18th St in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
647 18th StStudio Private BathStudio,1BA$695
1122 6th St1011BR,1BA$750
New Genesis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$800
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$862
1301 N Mansfield Ave1BR/1B1BR,1BA$863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA

As of January 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Angeles area is the $0.33 price per square foot 407 N Sycamore Ave Model at 407 N Sycamore Ave, Unit Beautiful Two Bedroom in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Los Angeles apartment is the Coliving Model at Haven Coliving - Penmar starting at $995 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Venice Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
407 N Sycamore Ave, Unit Beautiful Two Bedroom407 N Sycamore Ave1BR,1BA$0.33
Haven Coliving - PenmarColiving4BR,4BA$0.26
1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 11500 Arapahoe St3BR,3BA$0.23
1301 N Kingsley Dr, Unit 11301 N Kingsley Dr3BR,3BA$0.23
1587 W 35th Pl35th Place Student Living6BR,3BA$0.40
Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments)Lotus5BR,5BA$0.72
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$0.69
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - D1BR,1BA$0.69
Wilton by Category202 302 402 502 Private Bedroom 5 Bed 3 Bath B1BR,1BA$0.63
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Angeles Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Los Angeles?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Angeles is under $863.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Angeles?

The cheapest apartment in Los Angeles is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Los Angeles costs $4,773.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Angeles?

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 8,944 regular apartments in Los Angeles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Los Angeles?

Cheap apartments in Los Angeles have an average cost of $748 which is $4,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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