Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crenshaw Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (27 Rentals)

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2837 S Bronson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2837 S Bronson Ave

2837 S Bronson AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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4530 Coliseum St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4530 Coliseum St

4530 Coliseum StLos Angeles, CA 90016
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4130 Palmwood Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4130 Palmwood Dr

4130 Palmwood DrLos Angeles, CA 90008
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4049 Gelber Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4049 Gelber Pl

4049 Gelber PlLos Angeles, CA 90008
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4534 Pinafore St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4534 Pinafore St

4534 Pinafore StLos Angeles, CA 90008
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4004 Palmwood Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4004 Palmwood Dr

4004 Palmwood DrLos Angeles, CA 90008
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Roxanne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxanne Apartments

3900 Roxanne AveLos Angeles, CA 90008
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Adams Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Apartments

4126-4136 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90018
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4066 Coco
Studio Apartments

4066 Coco

4066 Coco AveLos Angeles, CA 90008

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Baldwin Chateau
Studio Apartments

Baldwin Chateau

3956 Stevely AveLos Angeles, CA 90008
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COHAUS Victoria
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

COHAUS Victoria

2958 S Victoria AveLos Angeles, CA 90016
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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 3 Beds unit found at 4000 Mont Clair Apartments priced from $1,250. Baldwin Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here are the most affordable Crenshaw apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4000 Mont Clair Apartments4000 Mont Clair Apartments - Private Room in Sh...3BR,2BA$1,250
Baldwin Hills2 Bedroom 9752BR,1BA$1,281
HAP PARTNERS V LLC-42340BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Acclaim at Baldwin1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,548
4252 CrenshawStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Baldwin Manor and Windsor Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,664
3453 West Blvd1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Leimert ParkLegacyStudio,1BA$1,722
Santa Rosalia1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,735
BALDWIN 04STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crenshaw, CA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crenshaw area is the $1.83 price per square foot 4404 Don Miguel Dr Model at 4404 Don Miguel Dr, Unit 3 in the in the Culver Crest neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Crenshaw apartment is the 4570 W Adams Blvd Model at 4570 W Adams Blvd, Unit 4570 starting at $2,895 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crenshaw apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4404 Don Miguel Dr, Unit 34404 Don Miguel Dr2BR,2BA$1.83
4570 W Adams Blvd, Unit 45704570 W Adams Blvd2BR,2BA$2.07
3332-3336 Stocker St33322BR,2BA$2.16
About 4315 Don Tomaso Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.36
Gibraltar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.23
Baldwin Hills2 Bedroom 9752BR,1BA$1.31
3453 West Blvd1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.00
The Montville1BD/1BT1BR,1BA$2.34
4045 Stevely Ave (B)1B/1B1BR,1BA$2.52
Coliseum Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68

Getting Around the Crenshaw Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,795.

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 $4,212.

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 11 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 $1,005 which is $3,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crenshaw.

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