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

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Sawtelle-1661
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sawtelle-1661

1661 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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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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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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1309 Amherst Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Amherst Ave

1309 Amherst AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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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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1701 Purdue Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Purdue Ave

1701 Purdue 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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1450 Brockton Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1450 Brockton Ave

1450 Brockton 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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2476 Corinth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2476 Corinth Ave

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

1724 Colby Ave

1724 Colby 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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1527 Stoner Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1527 Stoner Avenue

1525-1527 Stoner 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sawtelle-1661Apt-BachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
The CloverSS-190Studio,1BA$1,450
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
1701 Purdue Ave0x1Studio,1BA$1,590
1521 Beloit Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,625
Brentfair TowersBachelor Studio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,695
AcaciaFurnished Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,695
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,698
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,722
11659 Mayfield AveSingleStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1633 Malcolm Ave1633 Malcolm Ave3BR,2BA$2.38
Chateau Brentana2 Bdrm2BR,2BA$2.41
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3084BR,3BA$1.26
1515 Colby AveUnit PH144BR,3BA$1.13
11263 Mississippi Ave2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.48
Barrington Terrace2 bed2BR,1.5BA$2.26
1223 Federal Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.42
1450 S Barrington AveUnit 1033BR,2BA$1.34
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Comma Barrington4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #41

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,750.

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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