Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Tokyo West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (85 Rentals)

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Sawtelle-1661
Studio Apartments

Sawtelle-1661

1661 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025

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1617 S Westgate Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1617 S Westgate Ave

1617 S Westgate AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Corinth Apartments
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Corinth Apartments

2440 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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11330 Ohio Ave
Studio Apartments

11330 Ohio Ave

11330 Ohio AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1810 Prosser Ave
Studio Apartments

1810 Prosser Ave

1810 Prosser AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1626 Barry Ave
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1626 Barry Ave

1626 Barry AveLos Angeles, CA 90025

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1450 Brockton Ave
Studio Apartments

1450 Brockton Ave

1450 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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2476 Corinth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2476 Corinth Ave

2476 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1527 Stoner Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1527 Stoner Avenue

1525-1527 Stoner AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1724 Colby Ave
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1724 Colby Ave

1724 Colby AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1835 Purdue Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1835 Purdue Ave

1835 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1400 Brockton Ave
Studio Apartments

1400 Brockton Ave

1400 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1817 Beloit Ave
Studio Apartments

1817 Beloit Ave

1817 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Little Tokyo West, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Little Tokyo West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Tokyo West area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Sawtelle-1661 priced from $1,195. Sepulveda Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Little Tokyo West apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sawtelle-1661Apt-BachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
Sepulveda CourtBachelor Efficiency NO KITCHENStudio,1BA$1,295
11511 Rochester AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Brentfair TowersBachelor Studio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,575
1641 Westgate Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,575
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1800 Selby AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1953 Overland Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Tokyo West, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Tokyo West area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BATH Model at Chateau Barry Apartments in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Little Tokyo West apartment is the 10682 Kinnard Ave Model at 10682 Kinnard Ave, Unit 10682 starting at $4,595 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Tokyo West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Barry Apartments3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$2.13
10682 Kinnard Ave, Unit 1068210682 Kinnard Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
1515 Colby AveUnit PH64BR,3BA$1.05
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2034BR,3BA$1.08
Barrington Terrace2 bed2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Corinth Ave. ApartmentsCorinth2BR,2BA$2.35
1223 Federal Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.50
Lido Apartments - 1640 Barry2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
1637 Veteran Ave, Unit 31637 Veteran Ave1BR,1BA$2.37
Comma Barrington4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$2.05

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Little Tokyo West, Los Angeles, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Little Tokyo West, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Tokyo West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Little Tokyo West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little Tokyo West is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Tokyo West?

The cheapest apartment in Little Tokyo West is The Aster which is listed at $1,769, while the average apartment in Little Tokyo West costs $4,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Tokyo West?

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 266 regular apartments in Little Tokyo West 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 Little Tokyo West?

Cheap apartments in Little Tokyo West have an average cost of $1,009 which is $3,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Tokyo West.

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