Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,600 (18 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Marigold West priced from $1,312. 942 N Sweetzer Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marigold WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,312
942 N Sweetzer AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Villa EstherExecutive StudioStudio,1BA$1,850
616 North Sweetzer Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,998
Villa BiancaStudioStudio,1BA$2,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $2.38 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 $3,095. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Kings Villa starting at $2,795 with a $2.54 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$2.38
Kings Villa1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.54
711 N. Sweetzer Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.60
911 N Harper Ave, Unit 2911 N Harper Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Kings Road Towers1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.59
846 N Sweetzer Ave, Unit 846 N Sweetzer Ave #2846 N Sweetzer Ave1BR,1BA$2.35
633 N Hayworth Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
616 North Sweetzer Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Welcome Home || Newly Upgraded WeHo Apt || FREE RENT!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.48
Marigold WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose?

There are currently 754 Apartments for Rent in Melrose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,312 to $99,999. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose ranging from $1,645 to $50,000.

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 $1,645 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $12,904.

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