Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (160 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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1349 N Detroit St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1349 N Detroit St

1349 N Detroit StLos Angeles, CA 90046
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403 N Stanley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

403 N Stanley Ave

403 N Stanley AveLos Angeles, CA 90036
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Hollywood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollywood Apartments

1324 N Poinsettia PlLos 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 7036 Hawthorn Ave priced from $1,279. 7056 Lanewood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here are the most affordable SoFo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7036 Hawthorn AveBachelorStudio,1BA$1,279
7056 Lanewood Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,448
Sycamore ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,450
1800 North La Brea Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
The WestburyStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Sycamore TerraceStudiosStudio,1BA$1,595
Hollywood TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,595
Chateau El Cerrito ApartmentsONE BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,620
Poinsettia Place0x1Studio,1BA$1,695
El Cerrito Place0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,696

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFo, CA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoFo area is the $2.19 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 616 North Sweetzer Avenue in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $3,498. The second greatest value SoFo apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1865 North Fuller Ave starting at $2,998 with a $1.93 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.
616 North Sweetzer Avenue3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.19
1865 North Fuller Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.93
1547 N Hayworth Ave, Unit 1011547 N Hayworth Ave2BR,2BA$2.27
1420 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Unit 4081420 N Sierra Bonita Ave2BR,2BA$2.23
Hayworth Avenue Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.26
7020 Lanewood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
7244 Hillside Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.23
1227 N Genesee Ave, Unit 21227 N Genesee Ave1BR,1BA$2.17
1605 N MARTEL Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.27
Chateau El Cerrito ApartmentsONE BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.23

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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 $1,696.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFo?

The cheapest apartment in SoFo is Chateau El Cerrito Apartments which is listed at $1,620, while the average apartment in SoFo costs $6,742.

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 16 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 $129 which is $6,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoFo.

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