Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Tokyo West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (361 Rentals)

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1831 Purdue Ave, Unit 205
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1831 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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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 Studio unit found at Olive Co-Living priced from $1,475. 1275 Federal Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,498. Here are the most affordable Little Tokyo West apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,475
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,498
1775 Beloit Ave# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
The AsterFurnished Studio Suite (Co-Living)1BR,1BA$1,575
Cypress Co-LivingCo-Living Primary StudioStudio,1BA$1,625
10906-10908 Santa Monica Blvd0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
1945 Glendon Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,698
ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished by RHPenthouse Furnished SuiteStudio,1BA$1,854
Midvale Court Apartments WestwoodBACHELOR 1BA - FLOOR PLAN A - 1400 MIDVALEStudio,1BA$1,875
VeteranEfficiency No Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Tokyo West, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Tokyo West area is the $2.65 price per square foot 302 Model at 1738 S Bentley Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Little Tokyo West apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Eastborne Avenue Apartments starting at $3,895 with a $2.60 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.
1738 S Bentley Ave3022BR,2BA$2.65
Eastborne Avenue Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.60
Olympic Apartments2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
11048 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 010111048 W Olympic Blvd2BR,2BA$2.62
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3074BR,3BA$1.00
1620 South Bentley Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.44
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
Comma Barrington Co-LivingCo-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.50
1223 Federal Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
11501 Ohio Ave, Unit #211501 Ohio Ave1BR,1BA$2.49

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Little Tokyo West, Los Angeles, CA

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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 $4,995.

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 46 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 $969 which is $4,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Tokyo West.

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