
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (99 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Harvard Heights area of Los Angeles.


1133 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 3

1405 S Berendo-206, Unit 206

Crestwood Tower Apartments

981 Elden Ave, Unit 19

1030 Menlo Ave, Unit 7

Urban Living at its Best

Oxford I

1056 Normandie Ave, Unit 110

FF2N1, LLC
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2360 W Washington Blvd, Unit 101

Kingsley Kourt

1518 S Wilton Pl, Unit 415

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Steps on St. Andrews

1152 Irolo St, Unit 3

1423 Magnolia Ave (Hart Properties, LLC)

1021 S Park View St, Unit 209

1021 S Park View St, Unit 104

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2235 W 14th St, Unit .75

2360 W Washington Blvd, Unit 202
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1111 Oxford S Ave, Unit 102

1245 Magnolia Ave, Unit 5

1154 Normandie Ave

980 Menlo Ave, Unit 308

** BEAUTIFUL REMOLDED APARTMENTS **

Menlo 1

983 Dewey Ave

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2360 W Washington Blvd, Unit 6

1320 S St. Andrews Pl
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1110 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 6

1819 S Oxford Ave, Unit 20

1224 Normandie Ave

1819 S Oxford Ave, Unit 16

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1375 W 20th St, Unit 1

30Sixty

The Normandie

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1824 1/2 Arapahoe S, Unit 1824 South Arapahoe

1047 Fedora St

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1150 S Westmoreland Ave

1032-1036 S Normandie Ave

970 Menlo Ave, Unit 6

1124 Normandie Ave

980 Menlo Ave, Unit 307

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1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 1145 1/2
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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 | $1,744 | $1,199 | $2,578 |
| Harvard Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $812 | $3,250 |
| Harvard Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $1,950 | $3,793 |
| Harvard Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,633 | $2,995 | $4,217 |
| Harvard Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $3,208 | $3,208 |
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There are currently 99 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 $1,199. Urban Living at its Best 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 | $1,199 |
| Urban Living at its Best | Studio Basement | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 984 S. Oxford Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Oxford I | 975 Oxford Ave #27 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| nor1056 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| wil1518 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Kingsley Kourt | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Steps on St. Andrews | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,477 |
| 1423 Magnolia Ave (Hart Properties, LLC) | Studio Apt. w/full kitchen and full bath | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Heights, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Heights area is the $1.90 price per square foot 1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave Model at 1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 1145 1/2 in the in the Koreatown neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Harvard Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 2452 W 18th starting at $2,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 1145 1/2 | 1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
| 2452 W 18th | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Menlo 1 | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 2346 W. 18th St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| ** BEAUTIFUL REMOLDED APARTMENTS ** | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| 1110 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 6 | 1110 S Kenmore Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 1423 Magnolia Ave (Hart Properties, LLC) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 2235 W 14th St, Unit .75 | 2235 W 14th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| nor1056 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
| 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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Heights is Urban Living at its Best which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Harvard Heights costs $3,633.
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 5 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 $182 which is $3,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Heights.
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