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Museum Tower
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$1,527 - $8,298
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Museum Tower

225 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Promenade Towers
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Promenade Towers

123 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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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. Alexandria Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $927. 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
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
The Charleston Apartments- Great Studio and One Bedroom Apartment Home for Rent Near Downtown LA!0 Bed/1 Bath BStudio,1BA$995
526 S Union Avenue0+1Studio,1BA$1,095
Broadway FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,129
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
San Lucas Apartments Age 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
west4150BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,199
RCG 722 Hartford LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City West, CA

As of June 08, 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 2 Beds 1 Bath Model at Spring Tower Lofts starting at $3,800 with a $1.90 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
Spring Tower Lofts2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
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
442 S Lake St2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
Wicklow CommonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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City West, Los Angeles, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in City West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City West is at Alexandria Apartments listed at $927.

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 $1,995 at Landmark Towers.

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 $2,137.

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