
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Brea Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (66 Rentals)
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614 Hauser Blvd

Mansfield Apartments

Belcrest Apartments

412 Cochran Ave

1006 Orange Drive | Move In Now

654 S Dunsmuir Ave

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914 S Ogden Dr, Unit Modern Guesthouse

440 Hayworth Ave

440 Hayworth Ave
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636 S Burnside

607 Cloverdale Ave

Babylon Apartments

614 Hauser Blvd

Wilshire Regency

615 S Cochran Ave

345 N Sycamore Ave

345 Cloverdale

Brighton Villas

5805 W 8th St
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Park La Brea

519 N Gardner St

Wilshire Embassy Apartments

6128-6134 Wilshire Blvd., 6111-7 Warner Dr.

345 Cloverdale Ave

329 South Cochran Ave

727 S Mansfield Ave

428 N Orange Grove Ave

7661 Oakwood Ave

10485 National
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107 N Sweetzer Ave

Linda Manor Apartments

5360-5362 W Olympic Blvd

301-309 N Sycamore Ave

632 S Cloverdale Ave

Cochran Apartments

639 S Cochran Ave

6440 Orange St

516 Spaulding Ave

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625 S Cochran Ave

611 S Cloverdale Ave

7661 Oakwood Ave

442-446 1/2 S Detroit St

747 S Curson Ave

450 S. Cochran, LLC

6715 Beverly Blvd

512 N Sycamore Ave

North Hayworth Apartments

625 N Hayworth 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 | $2,076 | $1,420 | $4,500 |
| La Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,887 | $1,191 | $6,060 |
| La Brea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,802 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| La Brea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,640 | $3,250 | $8,206 |
| La Brea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,700 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
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There are currently 66 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 1006 Orange Drive | Move In Now priced from $1,490. Mansfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable La Brea apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1006 Orange Drive | Move In Now | Zero | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| Mansfield Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Belcrest Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 636 S Burnside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Wilshire Regency | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 615 S Cochran Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Park La Brea | Garden One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,878 |
| 6128-6134 Wilshire Blvd., 6111-7 Warner Dr. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Royal Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,012 |
| 6439 Orange Street | 1/1 (Unit 2) | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Brea, CA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Brea area is the $2.25 price per square foot 449 N Hayworth Ave Model at 449 N Hayworth Ave, Unit 451 in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value La Brea apartment is the 422 S Detroit St Model at 422 S Detroit St, Unit 422 starting at $3,400 with a $2.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 N Hayworth Ave, Unit 451 | 449 N Hayworth Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| 422 S Detroit St, Unit 422 | 422 S Detroit St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
| 5222 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 5222 | 5222 W Olympic Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 8129 Blackburn Ave, Unit 8129 | 8129 Blackburn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 411 N Stanley Ave, Unit 4 | 411 N Stanley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 616 North Sweetzer Avenue | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Brighton Villas | 2-bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 608 S Burnside Ave, Unit 1 | 608 S Burnside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 820 S Orange Grove Ave | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Royal Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLa Brea, Los Angeles, CA
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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 $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Brea?
The cheapest apartment in La Brea is Belcrest Apartments which is listed at $1,850, 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 46 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 $770 which is $11,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Brea.
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