Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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property at 737 S Tremaine Ave

$1,785

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$1,785

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$1,785

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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737 S Tremaine Ave

Los AngelesCA90005

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property at 1828 S Rimpau Blvd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1828 S Rimpau Blvd

Los AngelesCA90019

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property at 951 S Ogden Dr

$2,195 - $2,995

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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951 S Ogden Dr

Los AngelesCA90036
property at 2117 S Spaulding Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2117 S Spaulding Ave

Los AngelesCA90016

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property at 1127 S Rimpau Blvd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1127 S Rimpau Blvd

Los AngelesCA90019

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 1 Bed unit found at CO Relate West Adams priced from $1,495. Mansfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CO Relate West Adams1x0 - Lotus1BR,1BA$1,495
Mansfield ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,500
4702 W 17th StOne Bed- One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
1435 S. Mansfield Ave. (No Maintenance)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
740 S. CochranStudio. 1 Bath. 0 HalfStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, CA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2119 S West View St Model at 2119 S West View St, Unit A5 in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the 2002 S Palm Grove Ave Model at 2002 S Palm Grove Ave starting at $3,000 with a $1.88 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.
2119 S West View St, Unit A52119 S West View St1BR,1BA$0.60
2002 S Palm Grove Ave2002 S Palm Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
1216 Keniston Ave, Unit 1216 Keniston1216 Keniston Ave2BR,1BA$2.28
4646 W 18th St, Unit 46464646 W 18th St3BR,3BA$2.50
1246 S Sycamore Ave, Unit Sycamore1246 S Sycamore Ave2BR,1BA$1.92
4702 W 17th StTwo Bed- Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
820 S Orange Grove Ave2/22BR,2BA$2.36
4041 1/2 W 21st St, Unit 4041 1/24041 1/2 W 21st St1BR,1BA$2.18
5404-5412 San Vicente Blvd LP2 Bedroom. 1 Bath. 0 Half2BR,1BA$2.34
2521 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 2533 -122521 Hillcrest Dr1BR,1BA$2.31

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Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid-City

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid-City?

There are currently 918 Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $8,500. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid-City ranging from $1,000 to $15,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid-City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid-City ranges from $1,000 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,317.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mid-City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mid-City range from $3,300 to $7,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,799 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,495.

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