
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA (1,268 Rentals)


1476 W 35th St

1204 W 37th Dr

1249 W. 39th Place

1222 W. 39th

Orion 1317 Jefferson

Mardi Gras Apartments

D19--Hoover House--3036 South Hoover Street

Orion 668

730 W 73rd St
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Manchester Senior Housing

1173 W 29th St

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4238 S. Western Ave.

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The 505(CA)

F78--1168 W. 36th Place

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Tuscany Apartments Student Living

7617 S Main St

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

1314-1318 W 94th St
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West 27th Place

1333 W. 36th Pl.

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1497 W 29th St, Unit 1

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720 W 47th St, Unit Top floor apartment

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11128 Raymond Ave, Unit 11130

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311 1/2 W 33rd St, Unit 1/2

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114 W 112th St, Unit 114 W 112Th St in Los Angeles, CA 90061

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1047 W Vernon Ave, Unit 1047 1/2

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1155 Exposition Blvd, Unit Unit A

1215 W 30th St
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1354 W 36th Pl, Unit 1356

3006 Van Buren Pl, Unit 3006

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504 W 41st Dr

928 W 83rd St

5306 Cimarron St

1443 W 105th St

1453 W 37th Pl

1102 W 29th St

947 W 30th St

4347 Woodlawn Ave
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3005 Normandie Ave

5926 S Hoover St

2016 W 54th St

1333 W 36th Pl

4265 S Hoover St

1317 W 97th St

947 W 30th St

540 W 49th St

3107-3107 Normandie Ave

1235 W 37th Pl
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South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central LA?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central LA Studio Apartments | $1,548 | $1,023 | $2,296 |
South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $900 | $4,353 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $765 | $6,500 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $799 | $7,500 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $999 | $4,600 |
| South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,976 | $999 | $7,500 |
| South Central LA 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,100 | $8,100 | $8,100 |
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Largest Available South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Central LA area of Los Angeles, CA is found at F78--1168 W. 36th Place and is listed at 2,100 square feet priced from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| F78--1168 W. 36th Place | Private Room - Shared Apartment | 2,100 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| 1450 W 39th St | 1/1 (1454) | 750 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| The Arches | 1x1 | 746 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
| Regal Rita Apartments | 1/1 | 700 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable Apartments | A1 Harvard Yard | 700 Sq Ft | $1,368 |
| 107th | 1 bd / 1 ba | 675 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| 1249 W. 39th Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 646 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| 533 W. 75th Street | ONE | 600 Sq Ft | $2,298 |
| Tuscany Apartments Student Living | 1 Bed - Private Room | 597 Sq Ft | $3,598 |
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 1 BED Model starting from $1,087 at Manchester Senior Housing. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Central LA is currently $1,854. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Senior Housing | 1 BED | $1,087 |
| 8625-8629 S Vermont Ave | One Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 1296 W Jefferson Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,350 |
| Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable Apartments | A1 Harvard Yard | $1,368 |
| 225 W 25th St | One Bedroom #31 | $1,400 |
| 94th Street Apartments | 1 bedroom | $1,500 |
| 634 W. 92nd Street | 1/1 | $1,550 |
| 107th | 1 bd / 1 ba | $1,595 |
| 205 W Vernon Ave | One Bedroom | $1,600 |
| 1450 W 39th St | 1/1 (3907 1/2) | $1,600 |
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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 Manchester Senior Housing listed at $1,087.
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 $1,854.
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 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,850 at F78--1168 W. 36th Place.
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 657 sq ft.
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