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property at 1402 N Alta Vista Blvd

$1,845 - $1,895

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$1,845 - $1,895
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1402 N Alta Vista Blvd

Los AngelesCA90046

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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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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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7032 Hawthorn Ave
Studio Apartments

7032 Hawthorn Ave

7032 Hawthorn AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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The Amor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Amor

1759 Orchid AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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Sunshine Court
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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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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. The Amor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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
The Amor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Sands ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,400
Sycamore ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,450
Sunset Rise by WisemanStudio - EStudio,1BA$1,495
942 N Sweetzer AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Chateau El Cerrito ApartmentsSTUDIO 1 BATHStudio,1BA$1,529
Hollywood TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
1605 N MARTEL AveUpstairs1BR,1BA$1,595
Sycamore TerraceStudiosStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFo, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoFo area is the $2.36 price per square foot 1020 Havenhurst Dr Model at 1020 Havenhurst Dr, Unit 1020 in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $5,200. The second greatest value SoFo apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 616 North Sweetzer Avenue starting at $2,598 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire 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.
1020 Havenhurst Dr, Unit 10201020 Havenhurst Dr2BR,2BA$2.36
616 North Sweetzer Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.08
7617 De Longpre Ave, Unit 87617 De Longpre Ave2BR,2BA$2.09
Vista Sunset Apartments2 bed 2bath2BR,2BA$2.18
1335 N La Brea AveTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.27
1635 North Martel Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
The Mansfield2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.28
1460 N Mansfield Ave, Unit 1111460 N Mansfield Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.28
846 N Sweetzer Ave, Unit 846 N Sweetzer Ave #2846 N Sweetzer Ave1BR,1BA$2.35
1010 N Stanley Ave, Unit 71010 N Stanley Ave1BR,1BA$2.34

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Sofo, Los Angeles, CA

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

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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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFo?

The cheapest apartment in SoFo is 1605 N MARTEL Ave which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in SoFo costs $4,603.

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 20 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 $150 which is $4,453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoFo.

Expert Rental Resources

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