Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $600 (184 Rentals)

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property at 1138 S Corning St

$2,495

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1138 S Corning St, Unit 7, Unit 7

1138 S Corning St
Los AngelesCA90035
property at 637 S Fairfax Ave

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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637 S Fairfax Ave

Los AngelesCA90036
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950 S Fairfax AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid-City West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid-City West area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Chateau Olympic Apartments priced from $1,595. Wilshire Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Mid-City West apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Olympic ApartmentsSMALL STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
Wilshire Regency0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,645
The Blake LAPlan SAStudio,1BA$1,699
132 Clark Dr0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
625 N Hayworth Ave1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Park La BreaTower StudioStudio,1BA$1,978
SherholtStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City West, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City West area is the $2.53 price per square foot 205 S Arnaz Dr Model at 205 S Arnaz Dr in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $4,550. The second greatest value Mid-City West apartment is the 818 Shenandoah St Model at 818 Shenandoah St, Unit 818 starting at $4,300 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid-City West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
205 S Arnaz Dr205 S Arnaz Dr2BR,2BA$2.53
818 Shenandoah St, Unit 818818 Shenandoah St3BR,2BA$2.46
8149 Blackburn Ave, Unit 81498149 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$2.44
642 N West Knoll Dr. Apartments2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
1050 S Genesee Ave, Unit 10501050 S Genesee Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.57
438 N Ogden Dr, Unit 440.5438 N Ogden Dr2BR,1BA$2.33
130 1/2 N Orlando Ave, Unit 130 1-2130 1/2 N Orlando Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
8336 Blackburn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
1122 S Shenandoah StModern 2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.45
Hayworth Apartments#308 Newer Bldg w/Elevator Near The Grove2BR,2BA$2.50

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This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Los Angeles. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid-City West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid-City West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid-City West is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid-City West?

The cheapest apartment in Mid-City West is 625 N Hayworth Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Mid-City West costs $6,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid-City 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 54 regular apartments in Mid-City 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 Mid-City West?

Cheap apartments in Mid-City West have an average cost of $1,353 which is $5,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City West.

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