Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (40 Rentals)

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West Adams Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Adams Studios

4905 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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727 S Mansfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

727 S Mansfield Ave

727 S Mansfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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5360-5362 W Olympic Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5360-5362 W Olympic Blvd

5360-5362 W Olympic BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036
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1933 Carmona Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1933 Carmona Ave

1933 Carmona AveLos Angeles, CA 90016
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Redondo Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redondo Manor

1434 S Redondo BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90019
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1861 S Sycamore Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1861 S Sycamore Ave

1861 S Sycamore AveLos Angeles, CA 90019
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2336 Crenshaw Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2336 Crenshaw Blvd

2336 Crenshaw BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016

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4533 Pickford Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4533 Pickford Street

4533 Pickford StLos Angeles, CA 90019
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1625 Vineyard Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Vineyard Ave

1625 Vineyard AveLos Angeles, CA 90019
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747 S Curson Ave
Studio Apartments

747 S Curson Ave

747 S Curson AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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E on Adams
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

E on Adams

5181 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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2222 Ridgeley Dr #10
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2222 Ridgeley Dr #10

2222 S Ridgeley DrLos Angeles, CA 90016
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1635 West Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1635 West Blvd

1635 West BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90019
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5263wadams
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5263wadams

5263 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

www.midcityflatsla.com

5050 W Pico BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90019
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1902 S Victoria Ave
Studio Apartments

1902 S Victoria Ave

1902 S Victoria AveLos Angeles, CA 90016
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4845 Saturn Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4845 Saturn Street

4845 Saturn StLos Angeles, CA 90019
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4643 Pickford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4643 Pickford St

4643 Pickford StLos Angeles, CA 90019
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2219 Crenshaw Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2219 Crenshaw Blvd

2219 Crenshaw BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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4920 W. 20th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4920 W. 20th St.

4920 W 20th StLos Angeles, CA 90016
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rid1276
1 Bedroom Apartments

rid1276

1276 S Ridgeley DrLos Angeles, CA 90019
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948 S Mansfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

948 S Mansfield Ave

948 S Mansfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid-City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mansfield Apartments priced from $1,500. 4702 W 17th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mansfield ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,500
4702 W 17th StOne Bed- One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Wilshire Embassy ApartmentsZEROStudio,1BA$1,707
E on AdamsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,750
1006 Orange Drive | Move In Now1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
4845 Saturn Streetsatu4845 - 1b/1b1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $0.72 price per square foot Lotus Model at Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments) in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the 947 S Sycamore Ave Model at 947 S Sycamore Ave, Unit 947 starting at $3,795 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid-City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments)Lotus5BR,5BA$0.72
947 S Sycamore Ave, Unit 947947 S Sycamore Ave3BR,3BA$2.23
5222 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 52225222 W Olympic Blvd2BR,1BA$1.97
2019 S Longwood Ave, Unit 2019 South Longwood Avenu2019 S Longwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.21
2236 Hauser blvd, Unit unit 42236 Hauser blvd3BR,2BA$2.14
4702 W 17th StTwo Bed- Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.65
2500 S Bronson Ave, Unit Bronson2500 S Bronson Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
1916 S Longwood Ave, Unit 31916 S Longwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.92
2301 S Ridgeley Dr2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.04
2203 S Harcourt Ave, Unit 22052203 S Harcourt Ave1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #98

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mid-City Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mid-City is 4702 W 17th St which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Mid-City costs $5,250.

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 2 regular apartments in Mid-City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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