
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the La Brea Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,307 (117 Rentals)


700 Spaulding Ave

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629 Hayworth Ave

625 N Hayworth Ave

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Royal Terrace Apartments

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260 S Sycamore Ave, Unit 31, Unit 31

545 Hayworth Ave, Unit 207
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522 N Sweetzer Ave, Unit 1

350 N Orange Grove Ave

345 Cloverdale

838 S La Brea Ave

Wilshire Regency

Brighton Villas

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Hauser Apartments

315 N Sierra Bonita Ave

Park La Brea
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8336 Blackburn Ave

5555 W 8th St

316 N Spaulding Ave Apartments

Babylon Apartments

6128 Wilshire Blvd

659 S Cloverdale Ave

Live La Brea

519 N Hayworth Ave

351 N Sierra Bonita Ave

633 N Hayworth Ave
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361 N Hayworth Ave, Unit 8, Unit 8

633 Hayworth Ave

Wilshire La Brea

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1033 Meadowbrook Ave, Unit 1/2, Unit 1/2

Masselin Park West

141 1/2 Sweetzer Ave, Unit 141 1'2

200 S Sycamore Ave

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5721 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 5721, Unit 5721

637 S Fairfax Ave

435 S Detroit St, Unit SI FL1-ID247
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5723 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 1/2, Unit 1/2

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Museum Terrace

435 S Detroit St, Unit SI FL3-ID79

428 N Orange Grove Ave

727 S Mansfield Ave

107 N Sweetzer Ave

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Stanford Apartments

625 S Cochran Ave

608 S Dunsmuir Ave
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La Brea, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Brea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Brea Studio Apartments | $2,020 | $1,395 | $3,907 |
La Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,996 | $1,307 | $6,060 |
| La Brea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,885 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| La Brea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,257 | $3,437 | $8,819 |
| La Brea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,300 | $5,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLa Brea, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #40
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Brea Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in La Brea?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Brea is under $1,737.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Brea?
The cheapest apartment in La Brea is Melrose by Category which is listed at $1,307, while the average apartment in La Brea costs $12,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Brea?
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 40 regular apartments in La Brea 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 La Brea?
Cheap apartments in La Brea have an average cost of $813 which is $11,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Brea.
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