Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crenshaw Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (34 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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Adams Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Apartments

4126-4136 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90018
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Roxanne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxanne Apartments

3900 Roxanne AveLos Angeles, CA 90008

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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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3406 Virginia Road
1 Bedroom Apartments

3406 Virginia Road

3408 Virginia RdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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Melville
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melville

4067-4073 S Muirfield RdLos Angeles, CA 90008
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3838 Gibraltar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3838 Gibraltar

3838 Gibraltar AveLos Angeles, CA 90008
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3956 W 27th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3956 W 27th St

3956 W 27th StLos Angeles, CA 90018
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3910 Montclair St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3910 Montclair St

3910 Montclair StLos Angeles, CA 90018

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 West Adams Studio Apartments priced from $1,237. 4000 Mont Clair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Crenshaw apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Adams Studio Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,237
4000 Mont Clair Apartments4000 Mont Clair Apartments - Private Room3BR,2BA$1,250
Baldwin Hills2 Bedroom 9752BR,1BA$1,281
HAP PARTNERS V LLC-42340BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
4307 W. 28th St1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,595
Gloria Homes Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
4037 W 28th St (B)StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
3453 West Blvd1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Leimert ParkLegacyStudio,1BA$1,722
Santa Rosalia1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crenshaw, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crenshaw area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2811 S Cloverdale Ave Model at 2811 S Cloverdale Ave, Unit 2813 Cloverdale in the in the West Adams neighborhood starting from $4,812. The second greatest value Crenshaw apartment is the 4404 Don Miguel Dr Model at 4404 Don Miguel Dr, Unit 3 starting at $3,300 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Culver Crest 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.
2811 S Cloverdale Ave, Unit 2813 Cloverdale2811 S Cloverdale Ave5BR,4BA$2.41
4404 Don Miguel Dr, Unit 34404 Don Miguel Dr2BR,2BA$1.83
3332-3336 Stocker St33322BR,2BA$2.16
4219 Creed Ave, Unit Lower Level4219 Creed Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
2627 Buckingham Rd, Unit 2627 Buckingham Road2627 Buckingham Rd2BR,1BA$2.34
Baldwin Hills2 Bedroom 9752BR,1BA$1.31
3701 Montclair St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.19
3453 West Blvd1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.00
About 4315 Don Tomaso Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
5447 Blackwelder St, Unit 45447 Blackwelder St1BR,1BA$2.37

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 $1,735.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crenshaw?

The cheapest apartment in Crenshaw is Gloria Homes Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Crenshaw costs $5,000.

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 3 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 $951 which is $4,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crenshaw.

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