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City West, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available City West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City West area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. New Genesis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable City West apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
New Genesis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
Great Studio and One Bedroom Apartment Home for Rent Near Downtown LA!0 Bed/1 Bath BStudio,1BA$1,009
Commodore Regency ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
526 S Union Avenue0+1Studio,1BA$1,099
Broadway FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
San Lucas Apartments Age 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,179

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City West, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the City West area is the $1.20 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value City West apartment is the Studio Bed 1 Bath (ph) Model at Pacific Electric Lofts starting at $3,067 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.20
Pacific Electric LoftsStudio Bed 1 Bath (ph)Studio ,1BA$2.20
Tailor Lofts4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O4BR,2BA$2.06
725-729 S Spring StLoftsStudio ,1BA$1.66
720 Bartlett St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07
City LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Gas Company LoftsStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$1.82
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
Wicklow CommonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17

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City West, Los Angeles, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including City West, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in City West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City West is under $1,179.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City West?

The cheapest apartment in City West is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in City West costs $5,007.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City West?

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 35 regular apartments in City West 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 City West?

Cheap apartments in City West have an average cost of $101 which is $4,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City West.

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