Cheap Homes for Rent in the City West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (27 Rentals)

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property at 749 Columbia Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 11

749 Columbia Ave

Los AngelesCA90017

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property at 312 W 5th St

$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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312 W 5th St, Unit 521

312 W 5th St
Los AngelesCA90013

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property at 312 W 5th St

$1,900

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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312 W 5th St, Unit 826

312 W 5th St
Los AngelesCA90013
property at 460 S Spring St

$1,900

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460 S Spring St, Unit 608

460 S Spring St
Los AngelesCA90013
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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 Apartments0 Bed/1 Bath BStudio,1BA$995
526 S Union Avenue0+1Studio,1BA$999
Lake Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Broadway FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
San Lucas Apartments Age 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,179
RCG 722 Hartford LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City West, CA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the City West area is the $1.77 price per square foot 420 S San Pedro St Model at 420 S San Pedro St, Unit 103 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $3,600. 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.
420 S San Pedro St, Unit 103420 S San Pedro St1BR,1BA$1.77
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
The Continental Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07
Randolph Lofts1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.78
Gas Company LoftsStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$2.02
Broadway FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.07
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City West, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #28

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about City West

What type of rentals are currently available in City West?

There are currently 1225 Apartments for Rent in City West, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $22,507. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City West ranging from $1,149 to $10,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City West ranges from $1,149 to $10,450 with an average monthly rent of $3,688.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in City West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in City West range from $2,500 to $22,507, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,509 to $10,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,566 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,750.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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