
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA Under $5,500 (47 Rentals)


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HVN on Amherst - 1 Bedroom & 1 Bath

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Hollywood Arts Collective

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Steps on St. Andrews

Third Thyme

Maya Town Homes

Broadway Flats

Alexandria Apartments

Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available)

Palermo Villas

Renaissance at City Center Apartments
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Park Avenue Apartments

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Heritage Park at Woodman (Senior 55+)

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Mission Gateway

Valley Village

Pasadena Studios

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Union South Bay
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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 | $2,159 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,616 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,922 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,388 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $974 | $7,950 |
| Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,388 | $8,666 |
| Los Angeles 7 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $800 | $9,550 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Low Income Los Angeles Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Los Angeles?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Los Angeles is at Alexandria Apartments listed at $874.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Los Angeles Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Los Angeles is $2,268.
What is the largest Low Income Los Angeles Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Los Angeles is a 1,651 square feet unit starting from $2,338 at Brio.
What is the average size for Los Angeles Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Los Angeles is currently at 623 sq ft.
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