
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crenshaw Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles.


5005 August St

BALDWIN 04

HAP PARTNERS V LLC-4234

5005 August St

5300 Crenshaw

3427 12th Ave
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Acclaim at Baldwin

4210 W Adams Blvd

3888 Potomac Ave

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4005 Ursula Avenue

3872-3878 Potomac Avenue

3845 Potomac Ave

4050 Stevely Avenue
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Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crenshaw?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crenshaw Studio Apartments | $1,900 | $812 | $2,350 |
| Crenshaw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $929 | $2,730 |
| Crenshaw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $929 | $3,500 |
| Crenshaw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,388 | $2,300 | $3,924 |
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There are currently 30 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 |
| 5300 Crenshaw | Micro Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Acclaim at Baldwin | Studio Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,464 |
| 3845 Potomac Ave | Studio-550 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 4130 Palmwood Dr | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Haven on Orange | 1x1 - Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
| Baldwin Hills Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,668 |
| 4115 Palmwood | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 4004 Palmwood Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crenshaw, CA
As of January 21, 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 4776 in the in the Culver Crest neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Crenshaw apartment is the 4130 Creed Ave Model at 4130 Creed Ave starting at $3,150 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Chesterfield Square 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 4776 | 4776 Don Miguel Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 4130 Creed Ave | 4130 Creed Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 4235 Degnan Blvd, Unit Degnan | 4235 Degnan Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Gibraltar Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 2754 S Sycamore Ave | 2754 S Sycamore Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Santa Rosalia | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 3838 Gibraltar Avenue | 3641M110 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 4046-4052 Coco Avenue | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Montville | 1BD/1BT | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Baldwin Hills Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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 $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crenshaw?
The cheapest apartment in Crenshaw is Acclaim at Baldwin which is listed at $1,548, while the average apartment in Crenshaw costs $3,500.
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 25 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 $671 which is $2,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crenshaw.
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