Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (321 Rentals)

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property at 2621 Purdue Ave

$1,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

2621 Purdue Ave

Los AngelesCA90064
property at 1530 S Centinela Ave

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1530 S Centinela Ave, Unit 202

1530 S Centinela Ave
Los AngelesCA90025

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property at 1730 Camden Ave

$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1730 Camden Ave, Unit 104

1730 Camden Ave
Los AngelesCA90025
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12027 Ayres Ave
$1,800 - $1,999
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

12027 Ayres Ave

12027 Ayres AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1831 Purdue Ave, Unit 205
$1,950
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1831 Purdue Ave, Unit 205

1831 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Cheapest Available Sawtelle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sawtelle area of Los Angeles, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1539 Beloit Ave priced from $1,250. 1775 Beloit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Sawtelle apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3044BR,3BA$1,250
1775 Beloit Ave# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,525
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The AsterFurnished Studio Suite (Co-Living)1BR,1BA$1,595
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Cypress Co-LivingCo-Living Primary StudioStudio,1BA$1,625
AcaciaFurnished Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawtelle, CA

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sawtelle area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath Model at West Brent Apartments in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Sawtelle apartment is the 12011 Rochester Ave Model at 12011 Rochester Ave, Unit Unit 6 starting at $4,975 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Brentwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sawtelle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Brent Apartments2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
12011 Rochester Ave, Unit Unit 612011 Rochester Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.63
Olympic Apartments2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
1620 South Bentley Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.37
1539 Beloit AveUnit 1054BR,3BA$1.22
12323 Texas Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.17
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
1330 Centinela Ave2Bd+2Ba2BR,2BA$2.63
Comma Barrington Co-LivingCo-Living | Santa Monica | 4 BR, 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.36
Gorham Manor Apartments1081BR,1BA$2.56

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Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sawtelle, 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 rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sawtelle Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sawtelle?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sawtelle is at Olive Co-Living listed at $1,525.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sawtelle Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sawtelle Apartment is $1,500 at 1775 Beloit Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sawtelle Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sawtelle is starting from $2,200 at The Gorham Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sawtelle Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sawtelle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Gorham Apartments and starts from $3,000.

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