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729 S Union Ave

Los AngelesCA90017

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2529 4th St

Los AngelesCA90057

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Lafayette Park, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available priced from $845. 926 S Lake St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$845
926 S Lake StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
EBA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,140
Royal VikingStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,145
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
The Gaylord ApartmentsBachelor ( No Kitchen) Refrigerator IncludedStudio,1BA$1,175
447 S. Rampart Blvd - Studio & 1 BedroomZEROStudio,1BA$1,187

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Park, CA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Park area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1135 S Lake St Model at 1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Lafayette Park apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 310 South Virgil Ave starting at $2,298 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Wilshire Center 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.
1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake1135 S Lake St2BR,1.5BA$1.60
310 South Virgil Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.92
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Lakeview Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.10
BEAUTIFUL REMODELED 1 AND 2 BEDROOM UNITS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.18
Magnolia City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.23
Crystal House Apartments1 BD/ 1BA1BR,1BA$2.06
418 S. Normandie Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$2.17
Wilshire Villas North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Wicklow CommonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lafayette Park, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #21

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Los Angeles, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lafayette Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lafayette Park is under $1,187.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette Park?

The cheapest apartment in Lafayette Park is San Lucas Apartments Age 62+ which is listed at $1,349, while the average apartment in Lafayette Park costs $4,983.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lafayette Park?

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 45 regular apartments in Lafayette Park 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 Lafayette Park?

Cheap apartments in Lafayette Park have an average cost of $230 which is $4,753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette Park.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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