Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Wilshire Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (186 Rentals)

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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 $1,031. 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 Category601 Private Bedroom 4 Bed 2 Bath K1BR,1BA$1,031
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,082
Langdon Park at Hollywood StudiosSTUDIO SAStudio,1BA$1,097
Hildalgo ElcaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Gramercy Tower LLCBACHELORStudio,1BA$1,279
Park Gramercy ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,295
Beverly BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Marigold WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,312
Wilton Way ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Wilshire, CA

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid Wilshire 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 Wilshire apartment is the Private Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A) Model at Beverly by Category starting at $1,082 with a $0.58 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.
Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments)Lotus5BR,5BA$0.72
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$0.58
736 S Genesee Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
339 N Sycamore Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
333 N Sycamore Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Burnside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom loft with private roof deck2BR,2BA$1.93
5222 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 52225222 W Olympic Blvd2BR,1BA$1.97
2412 S Shenandoah St2 Bed/1.5 Bath 2 Story Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.89
4702 W 17th StTwo Bed- Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.65
6024 Ernest Ave, Unit 60246024 Ernest Ave1BR,1BA$1.84

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,330.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mid Wilshire is Wilton by Category which is listed at $1,031, while the average apartment in Mid Wilshire costs $99,999.

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 138 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 $1,006 which is $98,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid Wilshire.

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