Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (106 Rentals)

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property at 1702 Malcolm Ave

$1,612 - $1,627

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 8

1702 Malcolm Ave

Los AngelesCA90024

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Sawtelle-1661
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sawtelle-1661

1661 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Dorridge 03-LA
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dorridge 03-LA

11931 Dorothy StLos Angeles, CA 90049

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1733 Granville Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1733 Granville Ave

1733 Granville AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1617 S Westgate Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 S Westgate Ave

1617 S Westgate AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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11511 Rochester Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

11511 Rochester Ave

11511 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Darlington Court Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Darlington Court Apartments

11676-11678 Darlington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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Corinth Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Apartments

2440 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1002 S Barrington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1002 S Barrington Ave

1002 S Barrington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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11330 Ohio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11330 Ohio Ave

11330 Ohio AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1521 Beloit Avenue,
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1521 Beloit Avenue,

1521 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1450 Brockton Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1450 Brockton Ave

1450 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1626 Barry Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1626 Barry Ave

1626 Barry AveLos Angeles, CA 90025

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2476 Corinth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2476 Corinth Ave

2476 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1724 Colby Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Colby Ave

1724 Colby AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1527 Stoner Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1527 Stoner Avenue

1525-1527 Stoner AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Amherst Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amherst Apartments

1512 Amherst AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1400 Brockton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Brockton Ave

1400 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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12120 Rochester Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12120 Rochester Ave

12120 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1616 Federal Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616 Federal Ave

1616 Federal AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1835 Purdue Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1835 Purdue Ave

1835 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sawtelle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sawtelle area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1839-1841 Colby Ave priced from $1,500. Beloit Receivership 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
1839-1841 Colby AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Beloit Receivership# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,550
1521 Beloit Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,550
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,648
AcaciaFurnished Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,695
11865 Rochester Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,745
11659 Mayfield AveElegant Swiss Chalet Style Suite SingleStudio,1BA$1,750
The CloverSS-200Studio,$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawtelle, CA

As of February 01, 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 302 Model at 1150 Granville Ave starting at $4,900 with a $2.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11515 Ohio Ave4 Bed 3 Bath4BR,3BA$2.25
1150 Granville Ave3023BR,3BA$2.58
11061 Missouri Ave, Unit 311061 Missouri Ave3BR,2BA$1.16
Rose Flower by WisemanTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.49
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3084BR,3BA$1.20
1247 Federal Ave3012BR,2BA$2.17
Corinth Ave. Apartments2BED 2BATH2BR,2BA$2.56
Lido Apartments - 1640 Barry2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.24
Comma Barrington Co-Living4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.51
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio ,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #35

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sawtelle?

The cheapest apartment in Sawtelle is Beloit Receivership which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Sawtelle costs $4,990.

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 36 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 $715 which is $4,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawtelle.

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