
New Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA Under $1,200 (59 Rentals)


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Melrose by Category

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Wilton by Category

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Miles at Harvard | Live Simply ||Co-Living

Ecco Fountain – Apartments & Co-Living

2600 S Catalina St
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Concourse

Manchester Senior Housing

Lex II by Category

1476 W 35th St

Lex 1 by Category

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3918 Brighton Ave

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Metro at Florence

Element by Stuho

616 N Hobart
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Vivien

2642 Brighton Ave

1366 West 35th St

1151 W 37th Dr- Housing near USC

The Pegasus

1587 W 35th St

1377 W 36th Pl

1314 W 35th Pl- Housing near USC

1530 W 37th St -- Housing near USC/Ktown

OSTEL: Shared Space - By the Bed
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1042 Irolo

1204 W 37th Dr

1250 W 37th St

1165 W 39th Student Housing

Heritage 1275

Firestone

2350-2352 Portland St

1186 W 37th Pl

Currie Hall - Phase II

4749 Elmwood
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MIXC at 1333

The Nest at 1299

Tessera

Haye's House

1348 W 35th St

1419 W 35th St

Hub LA Coliseum

3430 Walton Ave

Inglewood Flats

Washington 722 TOD
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Angeles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,145 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $601 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,607 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,942 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,239 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,528 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,343 | $6,275 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 7 Bedroom Apartments | $8,681 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Los Angeles Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Los Angeles?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Los Angeles is at Vivien listed at $601.
How much is the average rent for a New Los Angeles Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Los Angeles is $4,201.
What is the largest New Los Angeles Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Los Angeles is a 19,000 square feet unit starting from $179,000 at 1625 Summitridge Dr.
What is the average size for Los Angeles New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Los Angeles is currently at 687 sq ft.
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