Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Tokyo West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (190 Rentals)

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11290 Ohio Ave, Unit 01
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11290 Ohio AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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property at 1951 Malcolm Ave

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1951 Malcolm Ave, Unit 207

1951 Malcolm Ave
Los AngelesCA90025

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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 1 Bed unit found at 1775 Beloit Ave priced from $1,500. Olive Co-Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Little Tokyo West apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1775 Beloit Ave# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,550
Luxe EastSS-190Studio,1BA$1,595
1519 Armacost Ave#5Studio,1BA$1,695
1383 Midvale Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
ARC Westwood - Fully FurnishedFurnished Suite 3Studio,1BA$1,800
1215 Granville Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
1718-1722 S Barrington Ave172 BarringtonStudio,1BA$1,895
Federal ApartmentsPStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Tokyo West, CA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Tokyo West area is the $0.98 price per square foot Unit PH7 Model at 1539 Beloit Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Little Tokyo West apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1620 South Bentley Ave starting at $3,298 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Sawtelle 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.
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH74BR,3BA$0.98
1620 South Bentley Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.44
1515 Colby AveUnit PH74BR,3BA$1.13
1403 Butler Ave, Unit 14031403 Butler Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.48
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
10786 Missouri Ave61BR,1BA$2.40
Comma Barrington Co-LivingCo-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.56
1223 Federal Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.47
1718-1722 S Barrington Ave172 BarringtonStudio ,1BA$2.38
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio ,1BA$2.29

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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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Little Tokyo West is 1775 Beloit Ave which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Little Tokyo West costs $5,062.

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 82 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 $856 which is $4,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Tokyo West.

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