
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Koreatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (321 Rentals)
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959 S Ardmore Ave

540 Normandie Ave

St. Andrews Place Apartments

Wilton by Category

The Rayfield Apartments

950 S Harvard Blvd

135 N New Hampshire Ave

1336 S Catalina St

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3906 Beverly Blvd, Unit Bachelor
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905 Fedora St

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1248 W 24th St

Beverly by Category

Haddon Hall

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238 S Kenmore Ave, Unit S Kenmore

Kipling Apartments

Miles at Harvard | Live Simply ||Co-Living

The Gaylord Apartments

684 S Rampart Blvd

Spacious Apartment in Koreatown
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Edgemont Apartments

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309 S Berendo St, Unit S Berendo

Orion 1037 Dewey

400 S Berendo St

919 S. Manhattan Pl

727 S Coronado St

Valdamour Apartments

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2743 San Marino St

3071 Leeward Avenue

1121 S Norton Ave

2362 W Washington Blvd

Leeward Apts...New York Style..Gorgeous Newly Remodeled!

Wilton Way Apartments

NRE - The Bard Apartments

Villa Shatto Apartments

439 S Catalina St

1518 S Wilton Pl
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La Chalfonte Apartments...Newly Renovated and Stylish..Great Location!

1327 Magnolia Ave

687 Shatto Pl

St. Andrews Manor Apartments...Charming Apartments...1920's Classic Brick..Newly Remodeled Building!

516 St. Andrews Apartments

New Hampshire Manor

Catalina Apartments

4270 4th St

Gorgeous Newly Remodeled One Bedroom and Studios

Newly Renovated Apartments
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Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Koreatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koreatown Studio Apartments | $1,886 | $900 | $4,600 |
| Koreatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $780 | $4,575 |
| Koreatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Koreatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,946 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Koreatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,104 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Koreatown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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There are currently 321 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Koreatown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Koreatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at St. Andrews Place Apartments priced from $900. Wilton by Category has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $998. Here are the most affordable Koreatown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews Place Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Wilton by Category | 305 Private Bedroom 6 Bed 4 Bath F | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| car946 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Oxford Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Oxford Suites | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Kipling Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Miles at Harvard | Live Simply ||Co-Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Koreatown, CA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Koreatown 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 Koreatown apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Gramercy Apartments starting at $3,750 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Wilshire Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Koreatown 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 |
| Gramercy Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Wilton by Category | 405 Private Bedroom 6 Bed 4 Bath G | 1BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Beverly by Category | Private Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| 1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake | 1135 S Lake St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| 234-236 S. Reno Street | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Gaylord Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.15 |
| 3144 James M Wood Blvd, Unit 3144 James M. Wood | 3144 James M Wood Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 315 South Virgil Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 310 South Virgil Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Koreatown, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Koreatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Koreatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Koreatown is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Koreatown?
The cheapest apartment in Koreatown is Wilton by Category which is listed at $998, while the average apartment in Koreatown costs $3,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Koreatown?
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 60 regular apartments in Koreatown 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 Koreatown?
Cheap apartments in Koreatown have an average cost of $250 which is $3,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Koreatown.
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