Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (143 Rentals)

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1345 N Orange Dr, Unit 3
$1,800
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$1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 18

1345 N Orange Dr, Unit 3

1345 N Orange DrLos Angeles, CA 90028
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property at 1402 N Alta Vista Blvd

$1,845

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$1,845
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1402 N Alta Vista Blvd

Los AngelesCA90046
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Regency Manor
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$1,850 - $3,500
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$1,850 - $3,500
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Regency Manor

7205 Hollywood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90046
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1332 N Vista St
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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
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7661 Oakwood Ave

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

7036 Hawthorn AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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1423 N Martel Ave
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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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. Hollywood Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. 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
Hollywood Villa Apartments1st Floor StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
7056 Lanewood Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,445
6871 Franklin Ave - Hollywood Cozmo6871 Franklin SingleStudio,1BA$1,462
Hollywood BiltmoreSingleStudio,1BA$1,495
7057 Lanewood Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,498
Chateau El Cerrito ApartmentsSTUDIO 1 BATHStudio,1BA$1,504
Hollywood TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
Marigold WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,596

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFo, CA

As of July 16, 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 2 bed 2bath Model at Vista Sunset Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Hollywood Heights 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
Vista Sunset Apartments2 bed 2bath2BR,2BA$2.27
7244 Hillside Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.04
Palms View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.05
616 North Sweetzer Avenue1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.41
The Mansfield2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.28
1635 North Martel Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Hollywood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36
7044 Lanewood Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
7056 Lanewood Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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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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 $1,596.

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 $4,595.

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 17 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 $117 which is $4,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoFo.

Expert Rental Resources

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