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

Fuller Apartments

7044 Lanewood Ave

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1791 N Sycamore Ave

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1237 N Detroit St, Unit 1235-3

Chateau El Cerrito Apartments

Sycamore Terrace

1335 N La Brea Ave

440 Hayworth Ave
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The Westbury

1432 N Formosa Ave

Savoy West Apartments

1623 N Formosa Ave, Unit 12

806 N Poinsettia Pl

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7205 Fountain Ave, Unit 5

1254 N Orange Dr

418 N Sierra Bonita Ave

Ecco Hawthorn

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1632 N Formosa Ave, Unit 108
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1332 N Vista St

1301 N Mansfield Ave

1349 N Detroit St

7661 Oakwood Ave

7036 Hawthorn Ave

1800 North La Brea Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90046

1423 N Martel Ave

Holllywood Embasssy
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7032 Hawthorn Ave

819-821 N Alta Vista Blvd

Sands Apartments

7056 Lanewood Ave

Sunshine Court

Hawthorn Apartments

6871 Franklin Ave - Hollywood Cozmo

1820 El Cerrito Pl

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The Charleston
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Hollywood Towers

1605 N MARTEL Ave

1201 N Orange Grove Ave

Ecco La Brea - Coliving

The Amor

516 Spaulding Ave

El Cerrito Apartments

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SoFo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoFo Studio Apartments | $2,132 | $1,375 | $4,395 |
| SoFo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| SoFo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| SoFo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,758 | $2,998 | $9,470 |
| SoFo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,673 | $4,029 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the SoFo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 North La Brea Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Gardner by Category | 305 - Private Bedroom in 6 BR/ 5 BA (E) | 6BR,5BA | $1,388 |
| 7056 Lanewood Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 7044 Lanewood Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 6871 Franklin Ave - Hollywood Cozmo | 6871 Franklin Single | Studio,1BA | $1,462 |
| Hollywood Biltmore | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Chateau El Cerrito Apartments | STUDIO 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 942 N Sweetzer Ave | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1411 N Harper Ave | 2bed1.5bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| 1865 North Fuller Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| The Jessica | js2x2d | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Vista Sunset Apartments | 2 bed 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Palms View Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 7057 Lanewood Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Mansfield | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.23 |
| Hollywood Villa Apartments | 3rd Floor 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 7044 Lanewood Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 7056 Lanewood Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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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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