Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City West Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $600 (241 Rentals)

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property at 5805 W 8th St

$1,875 - $2,250

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5805 W 8th St

Los AngelesCA90036

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property at 6151 Orange St

$2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6151 Orange St, Unit 310

6151 Orange St
Los AngelesCA90048

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361 N Hayworth Ave
$2,300 - $2,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

361 N Hayworth Ave

361 N Hayworth AveLos Angeles, CA 90048
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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 $1,737. 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$1,737
The Blake LAPlan SAStudio,1BA$1,839
625 N Hayworth Ave1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
BB0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,890
132 Clark Dr0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,948
6128-6134 Wilshire Blvd., 6111-7 Warner Dr.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Carthay Circle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
b84561BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995

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

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City West area is the $2.63 price per square foot 818 Shenandoah St Model at 818 Shenandoah St, Unit 818 in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Mid-City West apartment is the 2 Bed + 2 Bath Model at 642 N West Knoll Dr. Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $2.26 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.
818 Shenandoah St, Unit 818818 Shenandoah St3BR,2BA$2.63
642 N West Knoll Dr. Apartments2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
901 S Sherbourne DrSherbourne Plaza Apartments2BR,2BA$2.29
616 North Sweetzer Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.08
411 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1411 N Spaulding Ave2BR,1BA$2.58
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
Kings Road Towers1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.59
8561 Colgate Ave, Unit 28561 Colgate Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
633 N Hayworth Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58

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Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $12,400.

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 84 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 $606 which is $11,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City West.

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