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

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11290 Ohio Ave, Unit 01
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11290 Ohio Ave, Unit 01

11290 Ohio AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1661 Sawtelle Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Sawtelle Blvd

1661 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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The Dorridge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorridge

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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1002 S Barrington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1002 S Barrington Ave

1002 S Barrington 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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11330 Ohio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11330 Ohio Ave

11330 Ohio 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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11865 Rochester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11865 Rochester Ave

11865 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1275 Federal Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1275 Federal Ave

1275 Federal 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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1835 Purdue Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1835 Purdue Ave

1835 Purdue 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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1817 Beloit Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1817 Beloit Ave

1817 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1719 Federal Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1719 Federal Ave

1719 Federal AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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The Aster
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Aster

1533 Selby AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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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 $1,330. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH104BR,3BA$1,330
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
1775 Beloit Ave# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,550
The CloverSS-200Studio,$1,595
11865 Rochester Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
AcaciaFurnished Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,695
Cypress Co-LivingCo-Living Primary StudioStudio,1BA$1,699
ARC Westwood - Fully FurnishedFurnished Suite 3Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11515 Ohio Ave4 Bed 3 Bath4BR,3BA$2.25
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH104BR,3BA$0.98
1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 61222 McClellan Dr2BR,2BA$2.54
The Butler Building3052BR,2BA$2.67
1641 Veteran Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.60
Brockton 05-LA2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
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$2.59
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio ,1BA$2.23

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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 $1,841.

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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