Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Bryson Legacy
Built in 2023Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bryson Legacy

2721 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057

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Dee Jay Student Housing
Built in 20151 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Dee Jay Student Housing

2716-2718 Ellendale PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
Student Housing
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2350-2352 Portland St
Built in 20161 Bedroom Apartments

2350-2352 Portland St

2350-2352 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
Student Housing
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1042 Irolo
Built in 2024Studio Apartments

1042 Irolo

1042-1042 1/2 Irolo StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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2642 Brighton Ave
Built in 20241 Bedroom Apartments

2642 Brighton Ave

2642 Brighton AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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Hayes House
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

Hayes House

960 E Jefferson BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90011
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USC Portland House
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

USC Portland House

2625 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1039 S Lake St
Built in 2018Studio Apartments

1039 S Lake St

1039 S Lake StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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Hub LA Figueroa
Built in 2023Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Hub LA Figueroa

2722 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90007
Student Housing

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Royal Viking
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

Royal Viking

2025 W 3rd StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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4mica
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

4mica

751 Valencia StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Mission Gateway
Built in 2023Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Gateway

8811 Sepulveda BlvdNorth Hills, CA 91343

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5544 Bonner Ave
Built in 20201 Bedroom Apartments

5544 Bonner Ave

5544 Bonner AveNorth Hollywood, CA 91601
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Ace 121 Apartments
Built in 20161 Bedroom Apartments

Ace 121 Apartments

121 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206

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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

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 $950.

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 $6,555.

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 5,171 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 $620 which is $5,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles.

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