Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Park Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (376 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Lafayette Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Sinclair LA priced from $832. Olympic Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $832. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Sinclair LAModel DStudio,1BA$832
Olympic HotelModel AStudio,1BA$832
The Charleston Apartments0 Bed/1 Bath BStudio,1BA$995
The Rayfield ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,015
Ansonia Apartmentsbachelor/ no kitchenStudio,1BA$1,075
526 S Union Avenue0+1Studio,1BA$1,095
car9460BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,099
Lake Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,129
Haddon HallBachelorStudio,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Park, CA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Park area is the $0.35 price per square foot 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath Model at 2765 Francis Ave in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Lafayette Park apartment is the 1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave Model at 1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 1145 1/2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Koreatown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2765 Francis Ave1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.35
1145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 1145 1/21145 1/2 S Kenmore Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.90
310 South Virgil Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.84
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
311 South New Hampshire Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.92
442 S Lake St2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Lakeview Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.10
700 S. Berendo Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.10
200 S Vendome St2001BR,1BA$2.06
Wilshire Villas North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lafayette Park, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lafayette Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lafayette Park is at The Sinclair LA listed at $832.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Park Apartment is $1,250 at The Charleston Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lafayette Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lafayette Park is starting from $1,895 at Lakeview Mansion.

What is the most affordable Lafayette Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lafayette Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Manali Residence and starts from $2,895.

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