Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (142 Rentals)

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1540 N Fuller Ave

Los AngelesCA90046

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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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1349 N Detroit St
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1349 N Detroit St

1349 N Detroit StLos Angeles, CA 90046
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1301 N Mansfield Ave priced from $863. Marigold West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,312. Here are the most affordable SoFo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1301 N Mansfield Ave1BR/1B1BR,1BA$863
Marigold WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,312
Sands ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,400
Sycamore ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,450
942 N Sweetzer AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
7057 Lanewood Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,548
The Amor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Hollywood TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,595
Sycamore TerraceStudiosStudio,1BA$1,595
7056 Lanewood Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,598

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFo, CA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoFo area is the $2.42 price per square foot 411 N Stanley Ave Model at 411 N Stanley Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value SoFo apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1865 North Fuller Ave starting at $2,698 with a $2.16 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.
411 N Stanley Ave, Unit 4411 N Stanley Ave2BR,1BA$2.42
1865 North Fuller Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.16
429 N Gardner St, Unit 431429 N Gardner St2BR,1BA$2.29
1339 N Sycamore Ave, Unit 3131339 N Sycamore Ave2BR,2BA$2.45
1460 N Mansfield Ave, Unit 1011460 N Mansfield Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.43
1427 N Hayworth Ave, Unit C1427 N Hayworth Ave1BR,1BA$2.42
The Orly on Orange2BD/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.30
HAMPTON1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04
Vista Sunset Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.37
7056 Lanewood Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46

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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 $1,598.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFo?

The cheapest apartment in SoFo is 1301 N Mansfield Ave which is listed at $863, while the average apartment in SoFo costs $4,753.

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 54 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 $1,384 which is $3,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoFo.

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