Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $503 (100 Rentals)

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1332 N Vista St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1332 N Vista St

1332 N Vista StLos Angeles, CA 90046
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1301 N Mansfield Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1301 N Mansfield Ave

1301 N Mansfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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1349 N Detroit St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1349 N Detroit St

1349 N Detroit StLos Angeles, CA 90046
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7661 Oakwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7661 Oakwood Ave

7661 Oakwood AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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7036 Hawthorn Ave
Studio Apartments

7036 Hawthorn Ave

7036 Hawthorn AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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1423 N Martel Ave
Studio Apartments

1423 N Martel Ave

1423 N Martel AveLos Angeles, CA 90046
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Holllywood Embasssy
Studio Apartments

Holllywood Embasssy

1782 Orchid AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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7032 Hawthorn Ave
Studio Apartments

7032 Hawthorn Ave

7032 Hawthorn AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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819-821 N Alta Vista Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

819-821 N Alta Vista Blvd

819-821 N Alta Vista BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90046
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Sands Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sands Apartments

7220 Hollywood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90046
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7056 Lanewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7056 Lanewood Ave

7056 Lanewood AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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Sunshine Court
Studio Apartments

Sunshine Court

852 N Martel AveLos Angeles, CA 90046
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Hawthorn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorn Apartments

7024 Hawthorn AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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1820 El Cerrito Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1820 El Cerrito Pl

1820 El Cerrito PlLos Angeles, CA 90068
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Sycamore Apartments
Studio Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

1775 N Sycamore AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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The Charleston
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Charleston

1749 N Sycamore AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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Sycamore Villa
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Villa

1736 N Sycamore AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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Hollywood Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollywood Towers

7130 Hollywood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90046
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1605 N MARTEL Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1605 N MARTEL Ave

1605 N MARTEL AveLos Angeles, CA 90046
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1201 N Orange Grove Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1201 N Orange Grove Ave

1201 N Orange Grove AveLos Angeles, CA 90046
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The Amor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Amor

1759 Orchid AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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516 Spaulding Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

516 Spaulding Ave

516 N Spaulding AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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El Cerrito Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Cerrito Apartments

1805 El Cerrito PlLos Angeles, CA 90068
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1260-1264 N Hayworth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1260-1264 N Hayworth Ave

1260-1264 N Hayworth AveLos Angeles, CA 90046
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SoFo, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available SoFo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoFo area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1800 North La Brea Ave priced from $1,295. Gardner by Category has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,388. Here are the most affordable SoFo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1800 North La Brea Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Gardner by Category305 - Private Bedroom in 6 BR/ 5 BA (E)6BR,5BA$1,388
7056 Lanewood Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,445
7044 Lanewood Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,445
6871 Franklin Ave - Hollywood Cozmo6871 Franklin SingleStudio,1BA$1,462
Hollywood BiltmoreSingleStudio,1BA$1,495
Chateau El Cerrito ApartmentsSTUDIO 1 BATHStudio,1BA$1,525
942 N Sweetzer AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFo, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoFo area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2bed1.5bath Model at 1411 N Harper Ave in the in the Spaulding Square neighborhood starting from $3,872. The second greatest value SoFo apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1865 North Fuller Ave starting at $2,795 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Yucca Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoFo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1411 N Harper Ave2bed1.5bath2BR,1.5BA$2.35
1865 North Fuller Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
The Jessicajs2x2d2BR,2BA$2.49
Vista Sunset Apartments2 bed 2bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Palms View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.05
7057 Lanewood Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.90
The Mansfield2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.23
Hollywood Villa Apartments3rd Floor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
7044 Lanewood Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
7056 Lanewood Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46

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Sofo, Los Angeles, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including SoFo, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoFo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in SoFo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in SoFo is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFo?

The cheapest apartment in SoFo is 6871 Franklin Ave - Hollywood Cozmo which is listed at $1,542, while the average apartment in SoFo costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in SoFo?

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 SoFo 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 SoFo?

Cheap apartments in SoFo have an average cost of $165 which is $2,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoFo.

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