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

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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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Redondo Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redondo Manor

1434 S Redondo BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90019
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Mansfield Apartments
Studio Apartments

Mansfield Apartments

723 S Mansfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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1861 S Sycamore Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1861 S Sycamore Ave

1861 S Sycamore AveLos Angeles, CA 90019
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1287 Queen Ann Pl
Studio Apartments

1287 Queen Ann Pl

1287 Queen Anne PlLos 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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1625 Vineyard Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Vineyard Ave

1625 Vineyard AveLos Angeles, CA 90019
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1933 Carmona Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1933 Carmona Ave

1933 Carmona AveLos Angeles, CA 90016
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1635 West Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1635 West Blvd

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

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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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2219 Crenshaw Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2219 Crenshaw Blvd

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

4920 W. 20th St.

4920 W 20th StLos Angeles, CA 90016
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4643 Pickford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4643 Pickford St

4643 Pickford StLos 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 West Adams Studio Apartments priced from $1,237. 1006 Orange Drive | Move In Now has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,421. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Adams Studio Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,237
1006 Orange Drive | Move In NowZeroStudio,1BA$1,421
Mansfield ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,500
4702 W 17th StOne Bed- One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $2.37 price per square foot 1301 S Rimpau Blvd Model at 1301 S Rimpau Blvd, Unit Duplex in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $4,499. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the Lotus Model at Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments) starting at $1,350 with a $0.72 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.
1301 S Rimpau Blvd, Unit Duplex1301 S Rimpau Blvd3BR,2BA$2.37
Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments)Lotus5BR,5BA$0.72
1017 S Stanley Ave, Unit 10171017 S Stanley Ave2BR,2BA$2.31
1015 S Stanley Ave, Unit 10151015 S Stanley Ave2BR,2BA$2.31
1216 Keniston Ave, Unit 1216 Keniston1216 Keniston Ave2BR,1BA$2.28
1212 S Tremaine Ave, Unit 12121212 S Tremaine Ave2BR,2BA$2.29
2236 Hauser blvd, Unit 42236 Hauser blvd3BR,2BA$2.14
4702 W 17th StTwo Bed- Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.65
2301 S Ridgeley Dr2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.04
2305 Hauser Blvd, Unit 2305 Hauser2305 Hauser BlvdStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #100

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 $1,595.

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 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 $1,750 which is $3,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.

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