
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (52 Rentals)


1575 1/2 W 37th Pl

1528 1/2 W 36th Pl

3107-3107 Normandie Ave

Manchester Senior Housing

5306 Cimarron St

1235 W 37th Pl

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

540 W 49th St

Mardi Gras Apartments
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4347 Woodlawn Ave

2016 W 54th St

1104 W 93rd St

3437 S Catalina St

3005 Normandie Ave

5926 S Hoover St

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504 W 41st Dr

1245-1247 W 37th Dr

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MIXC at 1333

1062-1068 Browning Blvd

3578-3580 S Budlong Ave

North University Park PM

North University Park PM

8625-8629 S Vermont Ave

1223-1227 W 37th Pl

Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable Apartments

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225 W 25th St
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1016 W 103rd St

1805 W 80th St

1152 W 36th Place

94th Street Apartments

4240 S Figueroa St

1915 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

108 W 84th St

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

634 W. 92nd Street

107th
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2913 Flower St

1052 Browning Blvd

1088 W 39th St

1450 W 39th St

6612 Menlo Ave

9321 S Western Ave

10108 S Figueroa St

3807 Wisconsin

7501 S Hobart Blvd

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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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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central LA Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central LA?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central LA is at Manchester Senior Housing listed at $1,087.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central LA Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central LA Apartment is $1,087 at Manchester Senior Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central LA Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central LA is starting from $1,087 at Manchester Senior Housing.
What is the most affordable South Central LA Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Central LA Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Manchester Senior Housing and starts from $1,087.
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