
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Brea Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (164 Rentals)
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654 S Dunsmuir Ave, Unit 203

Bloom Beverly Grove - Premium Co-Living

639 Cochran Ave

301 N Sycamore Ave, Unit 15

South Apartment

Mansfield Apartments

Melrose by Category

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636 S Burnside

Burnside Villas

Hauser Apartments

625 N Hayworth Ave

366 Hayworth Ave, Unit 204

615 S Cochran Ave

629 Hayworth Ave

Brighton Villas

Park La Brea

440 N Hayworth Ave
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607 Cloverdale Ave

345 Cloverdale

Wilshire La Brea

351 N Sierra Bonita Ave

1053 S Stanley Ave

Royal Terrace Apartments

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260 S Sycamore Ave, Unit 31

Wilshire Regency

Live La Brea

Essex Properties at Miracle Mile
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6143 W Olympic Blvd

315 N Sierra Bonita Ave

Ogden Garden by Wiseman

838 S La Brea Ave

6128 Wilshire Blvd

659 S Cloverdale Ave

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361 N Hayworth Ave, Unit 8

110 South Sweetzer Ave

Babylon Apartments

950 S Mansfield Ave, Unit B
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316 N Spaulding Ave Apartments

Wilshire Embassy Apartments

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5100 Wilshire Blvd, Unit SI FL3-ID1225

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5401 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 1

519 N Hayworth Ave

633 N Hayworth Ave

1019 S Sierra Bonita Ave

633 Hayworth Ave

Masselin Park West

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Vinz on Fairfax
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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 | $2,572 | $1,395 | $4,164 |
| La Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $1,527 | $6,267 |
| La Brea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,572 | $2,368 | $10,000+ |
| La Brea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,537 | $3,595 | $8,831 |
| La Brea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at 216 S Orange Dr priced from $1,300. Bloom Beverly Grove - Premium Co-Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,421. Here are the most affordable La Brea apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 S Orange Dr | Shared 4 bed / 3 bath | 4BR,3BA | $1,300 |
| Bloom Beverly Grove - Premium Co-Living | Private Suite E | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
| Mansfield Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Belcrest Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 636 S Burnside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Hauser Apartments | Studio\1Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 625 N Hayworth Ave | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 366 N Hayworth Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,787 |
| 615 S Cochran Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Brea, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Brea area is the $0.67 price per square foot Shared 4 bed / 3 bath Model at 216 S Orange Dr in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value La Brea apartment is the 8333 W 1st St Model at 8333 W 1st St 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 S Orange Dr | Shared 4 bed / 3 bath | 4BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| 8333 W 1st St | 8333 W 1st St | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| 317 N Gardner St, Unit Unit 317 1/2 | 317 N Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 616 North Sweetzer Avenue | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
| Brighton Villas | 2-bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Hayworth Apartments | #202, Bdrm Privacy Perfect for Roommates | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Miracle Mile Apartments | Two bed/two bath renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 820 S Orange Grove Ave | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| 1077-1079 S Orange Grove Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 633 N Hayworth Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Brea?
The cheapest apartment in La Brea is 625 N Hayworth Ave which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in La Brea costs $8,041.
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 30 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 $863 which is $7,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Brea.
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