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Astor Arms
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$1,564 - $2,395
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Astor Arms

801 S Gramercy DrLos Angeles, CA 90005
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Ancelle
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$1,633 - $2,404
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Ancelle

701 S Gramercy DrLos Angeles, CA 90005
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Vivian Apartments
$1,645 - $1,695
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Vivian Apartments

637 N BronsonLos Angeles, CA 90004
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Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid Wilshire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid Wilshire area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at St. Andrews Place Apartments priced from $900. Wilton by Category has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,083. Here are the most affordable Mid Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Andrews Place ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$900
Wilton by Category202 302 402 502 Private Bedroom 5 Bed 3 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,083
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,177
SM Hollywood StudiosSTUDIO MAStudio,1BA$1,199
The Gramercy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Park Gramercy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Hildalgo ElcaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
wil15180BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,299
216 S Orange DrShared 4 bed / 3 bath4BR,3BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Wilshire, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid Wilshire area is the $0.67 price per square foot Shared 4 bed / 3 bath Model at 216 S Orange Dr in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Mid Wilshire apartment is the 202 302 402 502 Private Bedroom 5 Bed 3 Bath B Model at Wilton by Category starting at $1,083 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Wilshire Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid Wilshire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
216 S Orange DrShared 4 bed / 3 bath4BR,3BA$0.67
Wilton by Category202 302 402 502 Private Bedroom 5 Bed 3 Bath B1BR,1BA$0.66
2418 W 23rd St, Unit 24182418 W 23rd St3BR,1BA$2.00
2412 5th Ave1 Bed 2 Bath1BR,2BA$1.67
1246 S Sycamore Ave, Unit Sycamore1246 S Sycamore Ave2BR,1BA$1.92
616 North Sweetzer Avenue1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.84
4702 W 17th StTwo Bed- Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Brighton Villas2-bed2BR,2BA$2.06
Gramercy Place1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.90
1812 S Curson Ave, Unit 18121812 S Curson Ave1BR,1BA$2.06

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid Wilshire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid Wilshire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid Wilshire is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid Wilshire?

The cheapest apartment in Mid Wilshire is Beverly by Category which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Mid Wilshire costs $5,614.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid Wilshire?

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 64 regular apartments in Mid Wilshire 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 Wilshire?

Cheap apartments in Mid Wilshire have an average cost of $967 which is $4,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid Wilshire.

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