
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the City West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $845 (81 Rentals)


Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available

Alexandria Apartments

729 S. Union Ave.

729 S Union Ave

Royal Viking

Waldorf Apartments
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The Flat

430 Union Avenue

526 S Union Avenue

Wicklow Common

1999 West 3RD Street

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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 | $2,038 | $845 | $4,437 |
| City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,838 | $645 | $6,000 |
| City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,722 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,654 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
| City West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,498 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity West, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #30
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the City West Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
90 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City West?
The cheapest apartment in City West is Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in City West costs $5,372.
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 44 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 $114 which is $5,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City West.
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