Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Melrose area of Los Angeles.

property at 919 N Orange Grove Ave

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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919 N Orange Grove Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

919 N Orange Grove Ave
West HollywoodCA90046

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property at 612 N Laurel Ave

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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612 N Laurel Ave

West HollywoodCA90048

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property at 740 N Kings Rd

$2,595

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$2,595

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$2,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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740 N Kings Rd, Unit 320, Unit 320

740 N Kings Rd
Los AngelesCA90069
property at 907 N Genesee Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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907 N Genesee Ave

West HollywoodCA90046

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Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 942 N Sweetzer Ave priced from $1,525. Marigold West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,596. Here are the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
942 N Sweetzer AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Marigold WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,596
1001 N Gardner0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,788
Villa EstherJr. StudioStudio,1BA$1,829
1042 Stanley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2 Bed + 2 Bath Model at 642 N West Knoll Dr. Apartments in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Model at Alfred Atlas by Wiseman starting at $3,395 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
642 N West Knoll Dr. Apartments2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
Alfred Atlas by Wiseman2 bedroom, 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$2.77
546 N Flores St, Unit 6546 N Flores St2BR,2BA$2.88
Kings Road Towers1 Bed 1.5 Bath/Den1BR,1.5BA$2.75
755 N Sweetzer Ave2032BR,2BA$2.59
832 N Hayworth Ave, Unit 1832 N Hayworth Ave2BR,2BA$2.90
1009 N Hayworth Ave2-bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.63
846 N Sweetzer Ave, Unit 846 N Sweetzer Ave #2846 N Sweetzer Ave1BR,1BA$2.21
633 N Hayworth Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Marigold WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose?

There are currently 745 Apartments for Rent in Melrose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $17,811. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose ranging from $1,400 to $26,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose ranges from $1,400 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,808.

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