
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (102 Rentals)
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1775 Beloit Ave

Olive Co-Living

The Clover

Total Monthly Price
11290 Ohio Ave, Unit 01

Bundy 1435 JVG

Acacia

Cypress Co-Living

The Brentwood Collection

11659 Mayfield Ave
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1736 1/2 Kelton Ave

ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished

Federal Apartments

11317 Iowa Ave

11738 Goshen Ave

1632 Stoner Ave

11755 Dorothy St

1240 S Westgate Ave
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1605 Barry Ave

1815 Greenfield Ave

1661 Sawtelle Blvd

The Dorridge

1733 Granville Ave

1617 S Westgate Ave

11511 Rochester Ave

1002 S Barrington Ave

Corinth Apartments

11330 Ohio Ave
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1450 Brockton Ave

1626 Barry Ave

11865 Rochester Ave

1275 Federal Ave

2476 Corinth Ave

1851-1855 S Barrington Ave

1724 Colby Ave

1527 Stoner Avenue

Amherst Apartments

1400 Brockton Ave
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12120 Rochester Ave

1835 Purdue Ave

1616 Federal Ave

10900 Santa Monica Blvd

1817 Beloit Ave

10906-10908 Santa Monica Blvd

1719 Federal Ave

Wiseman at Mayfield Swell

The Aster
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Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sawtelle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawtelle Studio Apartments | $2,517 | $1,495 | $3,450 |
| Sawtelle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,500 | $6,500 |
| Sawtelle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,119 | $2,575 | $10,000+ |
| Sawtelle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,338 | $1,831 | $9,097 |
| Sawtelle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,190 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 $1,330. Darlington Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Sawtelle apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1539 Beloit Ave | Unit PH10 | 4BR,3BA | $1,330 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1775 Beloit Ave | # 02A | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Olive Co-Living | Furnished Co-Living Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Clover | SS-200 | Studio, | $1,595 |
| 11865 Rochester Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Acacia | Furnished Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Cypress Co-Living | Co-Living Primary Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished | Furnished Suite 3 | Studio,1BA | $1,841 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawtelle, CA
As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sawtelle area is the $2.25 price per square foot 4 Bed 3 Bath Model at 11515 Ohio Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,490. The second greatest value Sawtelle apartment is the Unit PH10 Model at 1539 Beloit Ave starting at $1,330 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Sawtelle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sawtelle apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11515 Ohio Ave | 4 Bed 3 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $2.25 |
| 1539 Beloit Ave | Unit PH10 | 4BR,3BA | $0.98 |
| 1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 6 | 1222 McClellan Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| The Butler Building | 305 | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 1641 Veteran Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Brockton 05-LA | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 1815 Greenfield Ave | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Comma Barrington Co-Living | Co-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 1223 Federal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Olive Co-Living | Furnished Co-Living Studio Suite | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSawtelle, Los Angeles, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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 a cheap apartment in Sawtelle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sawtelle is under $1,841.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sawtelle?
The cheapest apartment in Sawtelle is 1775 Beloit Ave which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Sawtelle costs $5,320.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sawtelle?
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 87 regular apartments in Sawtelle 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 Sawtelle?
Cheap apartments in Sawtelle have an average cost of $720 which is $4,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawtelle.
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