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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Steps on St. Andrews
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$1,477 - $1,560
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$1,477 - $1,560
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Built in 2026Studio Apartments Available Now

Steps on St. Andrews

1808 S St Andrews PlLos Angeles, CA 90019
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Washington 722 TOD
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington 722 TOD

722-736 E Washington BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90021
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Haye's House
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

Haye's House

960 E Jefferson BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90011
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MIXC at 1333
Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MIXC at 1333

1333 W 37th DrLos Angeles, CA 90007
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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

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

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Firestone
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

Firestone

2111 Firestone BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90002
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Tessera
Built in 20251 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tessera

1069 Exposition BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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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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USC Portland House
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

USC Portland House

2625 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Wilton Place Apartments
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wilton Place Apartments

1732 N Wilton PlLos Angeles, CA 90028
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4517 Kingswell Ave
Built in 2025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4517 Kingswell Ave

4517 Kingswell AveLos Angeles, CA 90027
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Draco Apartments
Built in 20201 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Draco Apartments

1073 W Exposition BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1039 S Lake St
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 S Lake St

1039 S Lake StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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Springhaven Willowbrook II
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springhaven Willowbrook II

1854 E 118th StLos Angeles, CA 90059
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Miramar Gold
Built in 20251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar Gold

1438 Miramar StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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4101 Somerset Drive
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4101 Somerset Drive

4101 Somerset DrLos Angeles, CA 90008
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Solaire Venice
Built in 20231 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Solaire Venice

12518 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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936 S Mariposa Ave
Built in 2026Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

936 S Mariposa Ave

936 S Mariposa AveLos Angeles, CA 90006
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Ace 121 Apartments
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ace 121 Apartments

121 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Los Angeles, CA | Find Los Angeles Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $852.

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 $4,863.

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 7,810 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 $681 which is $4,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles.

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