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505 S Bonnie Brae St
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6050 S Western Ave

1722 Toberman St

1555 Gordon St

625 N New Hampshire Ave

1333 W 37th St

1164 W 24th St

The Charleston Apartments

Student Housing Near Univ Southern California
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1168 1/2 W 24th St

950 S Harvard Blvd

Adams Hill Lofts LLC

1310 Rio Vista Ave

The Rayfield Apartments

1299 W 37th Dr

1509 N Wilcox Ave

South Park Place Apartments

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535 South Catalina Street Apartments
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3169 - 319 S. New Hampshire Av

535 S Catalina St

2943 Walton Ave

Concourse

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Park Wilshire
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Angeles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,211 | $695 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $645 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,068 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $1,028 | $10,000+ |
Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,843 | $1,825 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Los Angeles, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/23/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Bell Gardens | $1,600 | $1,600 | 1 |
Marceline | $2,125 | $1,750 | 3 |
Douglas Junction | $2,145 | $1,995 | 2 |
Lakewood Mutuals | $2,145 | $1,995 | 2 |
Del Norte Park | $2,150 | $2,150 | 2 |
McArthur Park | $2,195 | $850 | 22 |
Lakewood Country Club | $2,295 | $2,295 | 1 |
Maxson | $2,297 | $2,297 | 1 |
Park El Monte | $2,695 | $1,717 | 4 |
Pacific Paseo | $2,700 | $1,850 | 1 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
The Cabrillo (shared restroom) | Studio with SHARED RESTROOMS | Studio, | $799 |
Hotel Alexandria | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Furnished on Flint | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $893 |
1811 Tamarind Apartments | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $899 |
Valley Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
san2749 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Student Housing Near Univ Southern California | Private room in 3-BDRM Apt. | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Firestone | Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
Adams Hill Lofts LLC | Bachelor w/Kitchenette | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1224 W 37th Pl Student Housing | Private room at 1226 W37th Pl | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
Beverly by Category | Private Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
Wilton by Category | 5 Bed 3 Bath-B | 1BR,1BA | $0.59 |
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA | Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) | 7BR,3BA | $0.77 |
1539 Beloit Ave | Unit 211 | 4BR,3BA | $1.06 |
Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
University Gateway | 2b - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
4749 Elmwood | Unit 103 | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
616 N Hobart | Studio | Studio ,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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA
Written by: Rachel Presser
Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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