Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (104 Rentals)
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The Clover

11680 W Ohio Ave

Beloit Receivership

11957 Rochester Ave

The Aster
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Acacia

1275 Federal Ave

11659 Mayfield Ave

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1736 1/2 Kelton Ave

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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 |
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Sawtelle Studio Apartments | $2,627 | $1,450 | $3,975 |
Sawtelle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $1,627 | $5,892 |
Sawtelle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,356 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Sawtelle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,604 | $1,025 | $7,612 |
Sawtelle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 104 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 Studio unit found at Sawtelle-1661 priced from $1,195. The Clover has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Sawtelle apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sawtelle-1661 | Apt-Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Clover | SS-190 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Beloit Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
1701 Purdue Ave | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
1521 Beloit Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
Brentfair Towers | Bachelor Studio + 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Acacia | Furnished Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
1275 Federal Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,698 |
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,722 |
11659 Mayfield Ave | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawtelle, CA
As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sawtelle area is the $2.38 price per square foot 1633 Malcolm Ave Model at 1633 Malcolm Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,699. The second greatest value Sawtelle apartment is the 2 Bdrm Model at Chateau Brentana starting at $3,500 with a $2.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1633 Malcolm Ave | 1633 Malcolm Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Chateau Brentana | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
1539 Beloit Ave | Unit 308 | 4BR,3BA | $1.26 |
1515 Colby Ave | Unit PH14 | 4BR,3BA | $1.13 |
11263 Mississippi Ave | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
Barrington Terrace | 2 bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
1223 Federal Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
1450 S Barrington Ave | Unit 103 | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Comma Barrington | 4BR/2BA - Freeway | 4BR,2BA | $1.61 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sawtelle?
The cheapest apartment in Sawtelle is Wiseman at Mayfield Swell which is listed at $1,722, while the average apartment in Sawtelle costs $4,697.
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 21 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 $919 which is $3,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawtelle.
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