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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 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
1825 S. Beloit Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,525
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,548
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,595
AcaciaFurnished Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,695
1519 Armacost Ave#5Studio,1BA$1,695
11659 Mayfield AveBright Modern Remodeled SingleStudio,1BA$1,750
Federal Luxury Investments LLCPStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawtelle, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sawtelle area is the $2.63 price per square foot Three-Bedroom Three-Bathroom Model at Stoner Homes by Wiseman in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Sawtelle apartment is the 11685 Gorham Ave Model at 11685 Gorham Ave, Unit 4 starting at $3,600 with a $2.57 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.
Stoner Homes by WisemanThree-Bedroom Three-Bathroom3BR,3BA$2.63
11685 Gorham Ave, Unit 411685 Gorham Ave3BR,2BA$2.57
1620 South Bentley Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.37
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3154BR,3BA$1.05
1527 Veteran Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.58
12323 Texas Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.27
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
Comma Barrington Co-LivingCo-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.56
1223 Federal Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.41
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio ,1BA$2.29

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

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

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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 $1,795.

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 $5,295.

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 76 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 $880 which is $4,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawtelle.

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