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

608 S Dunsmuir Ave

639 Cochran Ave

Belcrest Apartments

Chateau Olympic Apartments

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636 S Burnside

Babylon Apartments
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345 Cloverdale Ave

Wilshire Embassy Apartments

615 S Cochran Ave

Wilshire Regency

345 Cloverdale

Wilshire La Brea

Brighton Villas

Royal Terrace Apartments

607 Cloverdale Ave

5805 W 8th St
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616 North Sweetzer Avenue

629 Hayworth Ave

838 S La Brea Ave

6401 Wilshire

329 South Cochran Ave

727 S Mansfield Ave

428 N Orange Grove Ave

614 Hauser Blvd

7661 Oakwood Ave

10485 National
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654 S Dunsmuir Ave

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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Stanford Apartments

625 S Cochran Ave

442-446 1/2 S Detroit St

611 S Cloverdale Ave

7661 Oakwood Ave

747 S Curson Ave

450 S. Cochran, LLC

6715 Beverly Blvd

512 N Sycamore Ave

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 | $2,200 | $1,525 | $3,907 |
| La Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $1,191 | $6,410 |
| La Brea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,662 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| La Brea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,786 | $3,570 | $7,042 |
| La Brea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,101 | $4,901 | $5,301 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Burnside Villas Apartments...New York Style and Charm...CALL NOW! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Chateau Olympic Apartments | SMALL STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Belcrest Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 636 S Burnside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Wilshire Embassy Apartments | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
| 615 S Cochran Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Wilshire Regency | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| 345 Cloverdale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Wilshire La Brea | Redwood | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407 N Sycamore Ave, Unit Beautiful Two Bedroom | 407 N Sycamore Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 128 S Harper Ave | 128 S Harper Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 165 S Mansfield Ave | 165 S Mansfield Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 736 S Genesee Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 333 N Sycamore Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 5222 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 5222 | 5222 W Olympic Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Miracle Mile Apartments | Two Bedroom loft with private roof deck | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Fully Furnished Back House- Prime Location | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 6168 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 70-5 | 6168 W Olympic Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 5906 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 5906 San Vicente Blvd up | 5906 San Vicente Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLa Brea, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #36
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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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