
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Brea Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (86 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the La Brea area of Los Angeles.


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Mansfield Apartments

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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 | $2,305 | $1,400 | $4,099 |
| La Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,994 | $1,257 | $5,894 |
| La Brea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $2,250 | $8,210 |
| La Brea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,363 | $3,499 | $8,995 |
| La Brea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,065 | $4,901 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the La Brea Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available La Brea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Brea area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mansfield Apartments priced from $1,500. Belcrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable La Brea apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Belcrest Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Chateau Olympic Apartments | SMALL STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 7661 Oakwood Ave | Apartment 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Wilshire Embassy Apartments | ZERO | Studio,1BA | $1,707 |
| Burnside Villas Apartments - New York Style | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| 615 S Cochran Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Wilshire Regency | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,787 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Brea, CA
As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Brea area is the $2.23 price per square foot 947 S Sycamore Ave Model at 947 S Sycamore Ave, Unit 947 in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value La Brea apartment is the 8333 W 1st St Model at 8333 W 1st St, Unit 8333 West 1st Street starting at $4,150 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Brea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 947 S Sycamore Ave, Unit 947 | 947 S Sycamore Ave | 3BR,3BA | $2.23 |
| 8333 W 1st St, Unit 8333 West 1st Street | 8333 W 1st St | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| Burnside Apartments | Two Bedroom loft with private roof deck | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| 422 S Detroit St, Unit 422 | 422 S Detroit St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
| 5222 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 5222 | 5222 W Olympic Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 454 N Orange Grove Ave, Unit 456.5 | 454 N Orange Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 5246 W Olympic Blvd | 5246 W Olympic Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Fully Furnished Gem in a Prime Location | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 5968 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 1 | 5968 San Vicente Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 616 North Sweetzer Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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 $1,787.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Brea?
The cheapest apartment in La Brea is 7661 Oakwood Ave which is listed at $1,700, 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 33 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 $335 which is $12,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Brea.
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