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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Los Angeles, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Los Angeles, CA area range in price from $650 to $100,000 with an overall median price of $11,108. The three Los Angeles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bell Gardens at $1,600, Marceline at $1,750, and Douglas Junction at $1,995. 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
Bell Gardens$1,600$1,6001
Marceline$2,125$1,7503
Douglas Junction$2,145$1,9952
Lakewood Mutuals$2,145$1,9952
Del Norte Park$2,150$2,1502
McArthur Park$2,195$85022
Lakewood Country Club$2,295$2,2951
Maxson$2,297$2,2971
Park El Monte$2,695$1,7174
Pacific Paseo$2,700$1,8501

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. The Cabrillo (shared restroom) in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. 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
The Cabrillo (shared restroom)Studio with SHARED RESTROOMSStudio,$799
Hotel AlexandriaAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$849
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$893
1811 Tamarind Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
Valley Village1x11BR,1BA$927
san27490BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Student Housing Near Univ Southern CaliforniaPrivate room in 3-BDRM Apt.Studio,1BA$1,000
FirestoneStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,031
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Angeles area is the $0.57 price per square foot Private room at 1226 W37th Pl Model at 1224 W 37th Pl Student Housing in the in the Figueroa Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,338. The second greatest value Los Angeles apartment is the Private Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A) Model at Beverly by Category starting at $1,191 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Wilshire Center 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.
1224 W 37th Pl Student HousingPrivate room at 1226 W37th Pl1BR,1BA$0.57
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$0.64
Wilton by Category5 Bed 3 Bath-B1BR,1BA$0.59
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2114BR,3BA$1.06
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1.01
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
4749 ElmwoodUnit 1033BR,2BA$1.27
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
616 N HobartStudioStudio ,1BA$1.16

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Los Angeles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Los Angeles is at The Cabrillo (shared restroom) listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Los Angeles is starting from $1,105 at Arpeggio.

What is the most affordable Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4000 Mont Clair Apartments and starts from $1,250.

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