
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crenshaw Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (155 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles.


2635 Hauser Blvd

BALDWIN 04

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4234 Mont Clair St, Unit 104

4231 Leimert Blvd

Crenshaw Family

5300 Crenshaw

4016 Hepburn Ave

Acclaim at Baldwin Village

4130 Palmwood Dr
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4131 Palmwood Dr

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Haven on Orange

2651 Cloverdale Ave

3956 Stevely Ave

4007 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

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Leimert Park

3450 W 43rd St

3450 W 43rd St

4252 Crenshaw
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3450 W 43rd St

4004 Palmwood Dr

4115 Palmwood

4017 W 28th St

4017 W 28th St

4136 Palmwood

4335 Don Tomaso Dr

4143 Palmwood Dr

3888 Potomac Ave

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4206 Leimert Blvd, Unit 4212
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3010 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 1

Potomac 1, LLC

Potomac 3850 LLC

4201 McClung Dr

3925 Roxanne Avenue

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4302 Garthwaite

4308-4304 Leimert Blvd

Cloud Nine

4259 1/2 Garthwaite Ave
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4259 Garthwaite Ave, Unit 4259 1#2 upstairs

3457 S Cloverdale Ave

The Montville

2837 S Bronson Ave

Coro

4128 W Adams Blvd

The Jayne

3047 Edgehill Dr

4068 9th Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crenshaw?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crenshaw Studio Apartments | $1,996 | $812 | $2,400 |
| Crenshaw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $929 | $3,025 |
| Crenshaw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $929 | $3,540 |
| Crenshaw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $2,858 | $4,650 |
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There are currently 155 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crenshaw Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Crenshaw Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at BALDWIN 04 priced from $1,293. HAP PARTNERS V LLC-4234 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Crenshaw apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALDWIN 04 | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,293 |
| HAP PARTNERS V LLC-4234 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Crenshaw Family | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,371 |
| 5300 Crenshaw | Micro Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Acclaim at Baldwin Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,498 |
| Santa Rosalia | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 3845 Potomac Ave | Studio-550 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 28th St Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 4252 Crenshaw | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crenshaw, CA
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crenshaw area is the $1.94 price per square foot 4776 Don Miguel Dr Model at 4776 Don Miguel Dr, Unit Unit 4776 in the in the Culver Crest neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Crenshaw apartment is the 2621 Wellington Rd Model at 2621 Wellington Rd, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the West Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crenshaw apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4776 Don Miguel Dr, Unit Unit 4776 | 4776 Don Miguel Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 2621 Wellington Rd, Unit 2 | 2621 Wellington Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 4315 Don Tomaso Dr | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Ursula 1 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 4018-4024 Gelber Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Collection at Baldwin | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 4030-4036 Gelber Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 4029 Gelber Place | 3639M210 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Baldwin Hills Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Crenshaw Family | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crenshaw Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crenshaw?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crenshaw is under $1,690.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crenshaw?
The cheapest apartment in Crenshaw is Crenshaw Family which is listed at $1,371, while the average apartment in Crenshaw costs $4,579.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crenshaw?
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 23 regular apartments in Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw?
Cheap apartments in Crenshaw have an average cost of $776 which is $3,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crenshaw.
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