
Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA Under $5,500 (13,888 Rentals)


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2028 Lemoyne St, Unit 2028

The Lucky

The Cascades

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33 Paloma Ave, Unit #1

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1058 S Redondo Blvd, Unit 1058

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Ten310

2496 S Centinela Ave

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Legacy at Westwood Apartments

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1239 S Hudson Ave, Unit 1239
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2170 Century Park E, Unit 1202 South

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1319 Barry Ave, Unit 1319

Lido Apartments - 4025 Grandview

1403 Brockton Ave

The Talmadge

The Angeleno

2584 S Centinela Ave, Unit 7

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1466 S Canfield Ave, Unit 2

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1466 S Canfield Ave, Unit 2

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1466 S Canfield Ave, Unit Apt 2
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4418 S Slauson Ave, Unit 401

Kith + Kin

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3016 West Blvd

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3525 S Budlong Ave, Unit 3525

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1763 Kelton Ave

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340 Mt Washington Dr, Unit 1/2

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1306 Electric Ave, Unit 1306

8417 Blackburn Ave.
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1020 N Pioneer Ave

Villa Carlotta

Villa Bel Air

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Lilian Frogtown

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1164 W 24th St, Unit 1164

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1460 S Holt Ave, Unit #1

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1462 S Holt Ave, Unit 1462 S Holt

907 S Wooster St, Unit 907 s wooster

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8419 Avalon Blvd, Unit 8419

10919 Ayres Ave, Unit 10919 Ayres Ave
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4550 W 18th St

800 E June St

748 S Irolo

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Frogtown

Westdale Pacific

Las Orquideas -1901 Orchid Ave. (6907 Bonita Ter)

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1168 1/2 W 24th St, Unit 1168 1.5
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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 Under $5500 | $2,152 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $2,665 | $601 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $3,581 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $4,963 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $3,244 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,065 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,343 | $6,275 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 7 Bedroom Apartments | $8,673 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles
How much are Studio apartments in Los Angeles?
There are currently 30,250 Studio Apartments in Los Angeles with rent ranges from $695 to $10,005 with an average price of $2,152.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Los Angeles Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Los Angeles ranges from $601 to $15,867 with an average monthly rent of $2,665.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Los Angeles cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Los Angeles range from $765 to $39,303. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,581.
How expensive are Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 10,091 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Los Angeles on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $700 to $43,550 - averaging $4,963 for the location.
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