Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA from $300 (30 Rentals)

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2310 Ellendale Pl
3 Bedroom Apartments

2310 Ellendale Pl

2310 Ellendale PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
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La Sorbonne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Sorbonne

1170 W 31st StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Dee Jay Student Housing
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Dee Jay Student Housing

2716-2718 Ellendale PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1587 W 35th Pl
6 Bedroom Apartments

1587 W 35th Pl

1587 W 35th PlzLos Angeles, CA 90018
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Currie Hall - Phase II
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Currie Hall - Phase II

1630 N San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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2350-2352 Portland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2350-2352 Portland St

2350-2352 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Gayley Court
4 Bedroom Apartments

Gayley Court

715 Gayley AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
Student Housing
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Asher House
Studio Apartments

Asher House

950 Hilgard AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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Hub LA Coliseum
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Hub LA Coliseum

3800 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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1293 W. 36th St.
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1293 W. 36th St.

1293 W 36th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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2340 Portland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2340 Portland St

2340 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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2101 Bonsallo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Bonsallo Ave

2101 Bonsallo AveLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Hub LA Figueroa
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Hub LA Figueroa

2722 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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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 $1,026.

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 $5,966.

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 4,576 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 $749 which is $5,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles.

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