
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (79 Rentals)
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1819 Arapahoe St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1133 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2

2255 W 14th St

Crestwood Tower Apartments

2360 W Washington Blvd, Unit 4

Oxford I

981 Elden Ave, Unit 4

Urban Living at its Best

1152 Irolo St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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1120 S Berendo St, Unit 1120.5, Unit 1120.5

1423 Magnolia Ave (Hart Properties, LLC)

3048 W 12th St, Unit 6

1019 Westmoreland Ave

1021 S Park View St, Unit 209

1021 S Park View St, Unit 104

1111 Oxford S Ave

1032-1036 S Normandie Ave

Newly Remodeled Units with Brick Exposure

E on Hoover
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1630 Arapahoe St

1500 Gramercy Place

30Sixty

1320 S St. Andrews Pl

Sienna

1133 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 1

1939 W Washington Blvd, Unit 1941

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2235 W 14th St, Unit .75, Unit .75

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1327 S Gramercy Pl, Unit One Bedroom Upstairs, Unit One Bedroom Upstairs

983 Dewey Ave
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1110 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

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2895 W 11th St, Unit 5, Unit 5

1819 S Oxford Ave, Unit 20

The Normandie

Orion 1037 Dewey

1224 Normandie Ave

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1409 S Manhattan Pl

1102 S Mariposa Ave
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Oxford Suites

Casas on Cordova Street

1130 S Hoover St

1405 S. Berendo Street

1042 Irolo

2942 12th St.

1129-1139 S Westmoreland Ave

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1554 S Gramercy Pl

984 S. Oxford Avenue,
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Harvard Heights, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Heights Studio Apartments | $1,753 | $1,249 | $2,578 |
| Harvard Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,550 | $2,770 |
| Harvard Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,064 | $1,885 | $3,616 |
| Harvard Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $700 | $4,600 |
| Harvard Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,254 | $3,208 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harvard Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Harvard Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harvard Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Crestwood Tower Apartments priced from $1,249. 984 S. Oxford Avenue, has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Harvard Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Tower Apartments | Batchelor Unit with Kitchenette & Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| 984 S. Oxford Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Urban Living at its Best | Renovated Studio with Brick Exposure | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| wil1518 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 1423 Magnolia Ave (Hart Properties, LLC) | Studio Apt. w/full kitchen and full bath | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 1032-1036 S Normandie Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Heights, CA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Heights area is the $0.23 price per square foot 1500 Arapahoe St Model at 1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1 in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Harvard Heights apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at TALA Local at 3057-3067 W. Pico Blvd starting at $3,275 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Koreatown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1 | 1500 Arapahoe St | 3BR,3BA | $0.23 |
| TALA Local at 3057-3067 W. Pico Blvd | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| 1667 S Westmoreland Blvd, Unit 1669 | 1667 S Westmoreland Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 1327 S Gramercy Pl, Unit One Bedroom Upstairs | 1327 S Gramercy Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 1110 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 6 | 1110 S Kenmore Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 1423 Magnolia Ave (Hart Properties, LLC) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 1243 Fedora St | 1Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 1500 Gramercy Place | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Urban Living at its Best | Renovated Studio with Brick Exposure | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| 984 S. Oxford Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harvard Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harvard Heights is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Heights is 1032-1036 S Normandie Ave which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Harvard Heights costs $3,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harvard Heights?
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 4 regular apartments in Harvard Heights 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 Harvard Heights?
Cheap apartments in Harvard Heights have an average cost of $147 which is $3,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Heights.
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