1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA (1,053 Rentals)

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South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Largest Available South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
839-841 W 83rd St1 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$2,400
1321 W. 36th Pl.750 Sq Ft$1,995

Cheapest Available South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Central LA of Los Angeles, CA is the Bachelor Model starting from $1,125 at North University Park PM. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Central LA is currently $2,196. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
North University Park PMBachelor$1,125
North University Park PMBachelor$1,125
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior AffordableA1 Harvard Yard$1,246
Paul Ling Apartments - Exposition1x1$1,400
Saint Cyrill Building LLC.1 Bed, 1 bath$1,600
3812 Wisconsin St1x1$1,695
1199 W 37th Dr1x1$1,725

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central La, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #187

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Central LA Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Central LA Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Central LA with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Central LA is at North University Park PM listed at $1,125.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Central LA Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Central LA is $2,196.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Central LA Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Central LA is a 800 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at 839-841 W 83rd St.

What is the average size for South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Central LA is currently 524 sq ft.

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