Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crenshaw Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (21 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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West Adams Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Adams Studios

4905 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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4530 Coliseum St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4530 Coliseum St

4530 Coliseum StLos Angeles, CA 90016
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Crenshaw Family
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crenshaw Family

5110 Crenshaw BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90043
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Don Tomaso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Tomaso

4215 Don Tomaso DrLos Angeles, CA 90008
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4534 Pinafore St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4534 Pinafore St

4534 Pinafore StLos Angeles, CA 90008
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4900-4906 Coliseum St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4900-4906 Coliseum St

4900-4906 Coliseum StLos Angeles, CA 90016
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4049 Gelber Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4049 Gelber Pl

4049 Gelber PlLos 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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Santa Rosalia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Rosalia

4520 Santa Rosalia DrLos Angeles, CA 90008
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BALDWIN 04STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,293
HAP PARTNERS V LLC-42340BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
5300 CrenshawMicro UnitStudio,1BA$1,399
Acclaim at BaldwinStudio AffordableStudio,1BA$1,464
3845 Potomac AveStudio-550Studio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crenshaw, CA

As of February 05, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4776 Don Miguel Dr, Unit Unit 47764776 Don Miguel Dr2BR,2BA$1.94
4130 Creed Ave4130 Creed Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
Gibraltar ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.11
4018-4024 Gelber Place2x12BR,1BA$2.34
4030-4036 Gelber Place2x12BR,1BA$2.35
Santa Rosalia1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.92
3838 Gibraltar Avenue3641M1101BR,1BA$2.12
4046-4052 Coco Avenue1x11BR,1BA$2.26
The Montville1BD/1BT1BR,1BA$2.29
Baldwin Hills Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,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 $1,725.

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 $3,400.

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 28 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 $678 which is $2,722 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crenshaw.

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