
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,500 (64 Rentals)


1826 S Rimpau Blvd

Islander Apartments

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4767 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 6

1006 S Orange Dr

5059 20th St

1833 S Curson Ave

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1914 Hauser Blvd, Unit 1914

2333 Hauser Blvd.

838 S La Brea Ave
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1415 S Sierra Bonita Ave

823 Orange Grv Ave

5555 W 8th St

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1600 S Ridgeley Dr

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2113 S Orange Dr

Live La Brea

Villa Vicente

5219 Packard St

5410 Packard St

Wilshire La Brea
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5007 W 12th St

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1635 S Burnside Ave, Unit 1635 Burnside

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4043 1/2 W 21st St, Unit 4043 half

The Read

RBM LaBrea & 12th Apartments

Ogden Garden by Wiseman

1115 S Ogden Dr

The Jayne

1642 La Fayette Rd, Unit 1

5100 W Washington Blvd
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2539 S Burnside Ave

727 S Mansfield Ave

Redondo Manor

4702 W 17th St

4533 Pickford St

1625 Vineyard Ave

San Vicente Apartments

1861 S Sycamore Ave

1635 West Blvd

2231 S. Hauser Blvd
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2222 S Ridgeley Dr

1855 S Victoria Ave

4845 Saturn St

1263 S Dunsmuir Ave

4643 Pickford St

2219 Crenshaw Blvd

4920 W. 20th St.

1276 S Ridgeley Dr

948 S Mansfield Ave

1001 S Sierra Bonita Ave
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Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid-City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-City Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,395 | $3,787 |
Mid-City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $1,500 | $3,841 |
| Mid-City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,585 | $1,750 | $6,116 |
| Mid-City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,482 | $2,750 | $7,042 |
| Mid-City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,766 | $3,688 | $3,995 |
| Mid-City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,427 | $5,426 | $5,428 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMid-City, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #100
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid-City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mid-City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid-City is under $1,782.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid-City?
The cheapest apartment in Mid-City is 1826 S Rimpau Blvd which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Mid-City costs $5,426.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid-City?
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 3 regular apartments in Mid-City 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?
Cheap apartments in Mid-City have an average cost of $5,427 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.
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