Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Brea Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (67 Rentals)

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property at 5805 W 8th St

$1,850 - $2,295

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5805 W 8th St

Los AngelesCA90036

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329 South Cochran Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

329 South Cochran Ave

329 S Cochran AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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727 S Mansfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

727 S Mansfield Ave

727 S Mansfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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614 Hauser Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

614 Hauser Blvd

614 Hauser BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036
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7661 Oakwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7661 Oakwood Ave

7661 Oakwood AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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10485 National
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10485 National

10485 National BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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654 S Dunsmuir Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

654 S Dunsmuir Ave

654 S Dunsmuir AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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107 N Sweetzer Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

107 N Sweetzer Ave

107 N Sweetzer AveLos Angeles, CA 90048
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Linda Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Linda Manor Apartments

456 S Cochran AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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5360-5362 W Olympic Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5360-5362 W Olympic Blvd

5360-5362 W Olympic BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036
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301-309 N Sycamore Ave
Studio Apartments

301-309 N Sycamore Ave

301-309 N Sycamore AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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632 S Cloverdale Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

632 S Cloverdale Ave

632 S Cloverdale AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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Cochran Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cochran Apartments

657-665 S Cochran AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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639 S Cochran Ave
Studio Apartments

639 S Cochran Ave

639 S Cochran AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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6440 Orange St
Studio Apartments

6440 Orange St

6440 Orange StLos Angeles, CA 90048
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516 Spaulding Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

516 Spaulding Ave

516 N Spaulding AveLos Angeles, CA 90036

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Stanford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stanford Apartments

636 S Cochran AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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625 S Cochran Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

625 S Cochran Ave

625 S Cochran AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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611 S Cloverdale Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

611 S Cloverdale Ave

611 S Cloverdale AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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7661 Oakwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7661 Oakwood Ave

7661 Oakwood AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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747 S Curson Ave
Studio Apartments

747 S Curson Ave

747 S Curson AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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450 S. Cochran, LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

450 S. Cochran, LLC

450 S Cochran AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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6715 Beverly Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6715 Beverly Blvd

6715 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036
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512 N Sycamore Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

512 N Sycamore Ave

512 N Sycamore AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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625 N Hayworth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

625 N Hayworth Ave

625 N Hayworth AveLos Angeles, CA 90048

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La Brea, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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. Burnside Villas Apartments...New York Style and Charm...CALL NOW! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable La Brea apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mansfield ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,500
Burnside Villas Apartments...New York Style and Charm...CALL NOW!StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Chateau Olympic ApartmentsSMALL STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
Belcrest ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,595
636 S BurnsideStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Wilshire Embassy Apartments0+1Studio,1BA$1,731
615 S Cochran AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Wilshire Regency0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,765
345 CloverdaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
Wilshire La BreaRedwoodStudio,1BA$1,817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Brea, CA

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Brea area is the $0.33 price per square foot 407 N Sycamore Ave Model at 407 N Sycamore Ave, Unit Beautiful Two Bedroom in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value La Brea apartment is the 128 S Harper Ave Model at 128 S Harper Ave starting at $5,995 with a $2.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
407 N Sycamore Ave, Unit Beautiful Two Bedroom407 N Sycamore Ave1BR,1BA$0.33
128 S Harper Ave128 S Harper Ave3BR,2BA$2.22
165 S Mansfield Ave165 S Mansfield Ave3BR,2BA$2.29
736 S Genesee Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
333 N Sycamore Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
5222 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 52225222 W Olympic Blvd2BR,1BA$1.97
Miracle Mile ApartmentsTwo Bedroom loft with private roof deck2BR,2BA$1.93
Fully Furnished Back House- Prime Location1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.38
6168 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 70-56168 W Olympic Blvd2BR,1BA$2.25
5906 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 5906 San Vicente Blvd up5906 San Vicente Blvd1BR,1BA$2.20

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Brea, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #36

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,817.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Brea?

The cheapest apartment in La Brea is Burnside Villas Apartments...New York Style and Charm...CALL NOW! which is listed at $1,695, 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 51 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 $828 which is $11,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Brea.

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