
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (64 Rentals)


1584 W 37th St

1528 1/2 W 36th Pl

1575 1/2 W 37th Pl

1166 1/2 W 29th St

1153 W 37th Pl

8825 1/2 S Hoover St

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1230 W 29th St, Unit Spacious Furnished 3B3B

912 W 78th St

4238 S. Western Ave.
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7524 S Hoover St

7007 Menlo Ave

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2824 Menlo Ave

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

1235 W 37th Pl

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1171 W 37th Pl, Unit 1171 W 37th Pl - 6B5B

542 W 49th St

F78--1168 W. 36th Place

7518 S Hoover St

4347 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 205
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504 W 41st Dr

1681 1/2 W 37th St

3437 S Catalina St

1763 W 38th St

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1763 W 38th St, Unit 3798 S Gramercy Pl

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9417 S Normandie Ave, Unit 9417

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627 1/2 W 56th St, Unit 627 1/2 W. 56th

1245-1247 W 37th Dr

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MIXC at 1333

3578-3580 S Budlong Ave

Manchester Senior Housing

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North University Park PM

8625-8629 S Vermont Ave

1223-1227 W 37th Pl

340 S 87th Ave

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1152 W 36th Place

1805 W 80th St

634 W. 92nd Street

1016 W 103rd St

1915 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

108 W 84th St

1344-1349 W 94th St-W

724 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90044

4240 S Figueroa St

Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable Apartments
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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 | $1,713 | $950 | $3,706 |
South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $900 | $4,306 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,129 | $3,895 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $1,229 | $7,500 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $924 | $5,200 |
| South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,027 | $7,950 |
| South Central LA 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,200 | $4,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Central La, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #167
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Central La, Los Angeles, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central LA Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central LA?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central LA is under $1,263.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central LA?
The cheapest apartment in South Central LA is 8825 1/2 S Hoover St which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in South Central LA costs $2,142.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central LA?
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 42 regular apartments in South Central LA 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 South Central LA?
Cheap apartments in South Central LA have an average cost of $912 which is $1,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central LA.
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