
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the La Brea Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,521 (40 Rentals)


608 S Dunsmuir Ave

639 Cochran Ave

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345 Cloverdale Ave

615 S Cochran Ave

Wilshire Regency

345 Cloverdale

Wilshire La Brea

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6401 Wilshire

329 South Cochran Ave

727 S Mansfield Ave

614 Hauser Blvd

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654 S Dunsmuir Ave

5360-5362 W Olympic Blvd

301-309 N Sycamore Ave

Sierra Bonita

Cochran Apartments

639 S Cochran Ave

632 S Cloverdale Ave

6440 Orange St
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512 N Sycamore Ave

620 N Sweetzer Ave

123 S Hayworth Ave

938 S. Orange Grove Avenue
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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 | $2,135 | $1,521 | $3,907 |
| La Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $1,191 | $6,410 |
| La Brea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| La Brea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,772 | $3,570 | $7,042 |
| La Brea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,101 | $4,901 | $5,301 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLa Brea, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #37
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 $1,817.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Brea?
The cheapest apartment in La Brea is Mansfield Apartments which is listed at $1,500, 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 50 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 $816 which is $11,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Brea.
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