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1315 W 36th Pl

Los AngelesCA90007

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property at 1856 W 14th St

1856 W 14th St

Los AngelesCA90006

Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Los Angeles and the best places to live with original content written by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser

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Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Los Angeles, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Los Angeles, CA area range in price from $500 to $43,550 with an overall median price of $4,704. The three Los Angeles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Five Points at $1,175, Live Oak Avenue at $1,650, and Leffingwell at $1,590. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Los Angeles Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Five Points$1,175$1,1751
Live Oak Avenue$1,850$1,6504
Leffingwell$1,875$1,5907
Pelanconi$1,897$1,7952
Lakeview Terrace$1,925$1,6503
Somerset$2,000$1,8504
Taylor Junction$2,067$1,1505
Ramona$2,087$1,6003
West Athens$2,095$1,6503
West Side$2,100$1,5958

Cheapest Available Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood priced from $645. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available in the City West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Hotel AlexandriaAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$849
The Cabrillo (shared restroom)Studio with SHARED RESTROOMSStudio,$849
Sherman Way ApartmentsBachelor ApartmentStudio,1BA$850
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$893
1811 Tamarind Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
Valley Village1x11BR,1BA$927
14333 Friar Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$940
A 7 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with a dining room7BR/2.0BA7BR,2BA$956

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Angeles area is the $0.63 price per square foot 14431 1/2 Califa St Model at 14431 1/2 Califa St, Unit 14431 1.5 in the in the Antelope Valley neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Los Angeles apartment is the 6 Bed 4 Bath - B Model at Melrose by Category starting at $1,452 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14431 1/2 Califa St, Unit 14431 1.514431 1/2 Califa St1BR,1BA$0.63
Melrose by Category6 Bed 4 Bath - B1BR,1BA$0.69
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (B)1BR,1BA$0.80
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - E1BR,1BA$0.69
Wilton by Category5 Bed 3 Bath-B1BR,1BA$0.58
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
1515 Colby AveUnit PH64BR,3BA$1.05
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2114BR,3BA$1.06
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
616 N HobartStudioStudio ,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles

What type of rentals are currently available in Los Angeles?

There are currently 65938 Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $43,550. There are also 6916 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Los Angeles ranging from $650 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Los Angeles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Los Angeles ranges from $650 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $25,045.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Los Angeles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Los Angeles range from $1,025 to $43,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,028.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Written by: Rachel Presser

Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.