
Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA Under $5,500 (15,212 Rentals)


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Legacy at Westwood Apartments

The Cascades

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6201 W 6th St, Unit UPPER UNIT

1738 S Bentley Ave

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8349 W 4th St

555 Barrington

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7108 Ramsgate Ave, Unit 7108 Half

Plymouth Apartments

Atrium
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1063 S Sycamore Ave, Unit 1063

8417 Blackburn Ave.

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12011 Rochester Ave, Unit 6

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7940 Blackburn Ave, Unit 7940

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6009 W 85th Pl, Unit 6009

Manning Avenue

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The Arthur

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1406 N Sycamore Ave, Unit 1406 1/2

The Argon Wilshire
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1239 S Hudson Ave, Unit 1239

Villa Bel Air

Vantage Mar Vista

355 N Orange Grove Ave

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1143 Glenville Dr, Unit 501

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Lilian Frogtown

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1200 N Hobart Blvd, Unit 1200 N Hobart

1108 S Corning St, Unit 3

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419 N Van Ness Ave, Unit 419 N Van ness

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1276 W 38th St, Unit 1
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748 S Irolo

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1413 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Unit 1413.5

10919 Ayres Ave, Unit 10919 Ayres Ave

1408 Barry Ave

Frogtown

Bedford Luxury Investments LLC

Premier at Century City

The Angeleno

1609 S Bentley Ave, Unit #5

10647 Wilkins Ave
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Empire at Larchmont

11737 Courtleigh Dr.

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2044 N Highland Ave, Unit 7

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1178 N Kenmore Ave, Unit Luxury Remodeled 3BR

Felix

West Brent Apartments

The Lucky

Montana Apartments

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2212 Fox Hills Dr, Unit 2214

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5622 Raber St, Unit 5624
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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 | $2,160 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $2,694 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $3,692 | $777 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $4,951 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5500 | $4,377 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $886 | $6,995 |
| Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $800 | $8,666 |
| Los Angeles 7 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $850 | $9,550 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles
How much are Studio apartments in Los Angeles?
There are currently 30,086 Studio Apartments in Los Angeles with rent ranges from $699 to $10,005 with an average price of $2,160.
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 $600 to $16,624 with an average monthly rent of $2,694.
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 $777 to $39,303. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,692.
How expensive are Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 10,187 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Los Angeles on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $700 to $43,550 - averaging $4,951 for the location.
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