
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (104 Rentals)
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116 Witmer St

New Genesis Apartments

Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available

116 N Lake St

1901 W 6th St

Alexandria Apartments

505 S Bonnie Brae St

729 S. Union Ave.

729 S Union Ave
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1927 6th W St, Unit 405

933 Grattan St

Commodore Regency Apartments

526 S Union Avenue

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322 1/4 Columbia Ave

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Waldorf Apartments

341 S Alvarado St

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255 S Hill St

1026 Ingraham St

Loma Lake Apartments

1416 W Olympic Blvd

457 Witmer St

8th St

250 Loma Dr

913 Grattan St

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Promenade Towers
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403 S Alvarado St

1346 4th St

1216 W Court St

City View Apartments

463 South Hartford Ave.

The President Apartments

The Collective

1019 Albany St

416 S Burlington Ave

Santa Fe Lofts
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1411 W 3rd St, Unit #1

Witmer Apartments

410 Lucas Ave.

1243 W 6th St

1306 W Sunset Blvd

Inspire Echo Park

828 N Bunker Hill Ave

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The Jeffries
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City West, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City West Studio Apartments | $2,115 | $795 | $5,800 |
| City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $645 | $5,542 |
| City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,385 | $2,499 | $10,000+ |
| City West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,914 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Alexandria Apartments | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| 729 S. Union Ave. | Great Studio apartment home for rent near Downt... | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Commodore Regency Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 430 Union Avenue | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| 526 S Union Avenue | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Broadway Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City West, CA
As of March 09, 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 5 bedroom / 2 bath Plan P Model at Tailor Lofts starting at $3,900 with a $1.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Tailor Lofts | 5 bedroom / 2 bath Plan P | 5BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Hellman Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Rosslyn Lofts | Loft J | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
| City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
| Gas Company Lofts | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Wicklow Common | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| 1927 6th W St, Unit 405 | 1927 6th W St | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City West is at New Genesis Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City West Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City West is starting from $2,215 at Pegasus.
What is the most affordable City West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap City West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 920 Everett St. and starts from $2,499.
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