Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (92 Rentals)

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property at 3437 S Catalina St

$1,560 - $6,240

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

3437 S Catalina St

Los AngelesCA90007

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property at 105 W 106th St

$1,500 - $1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

105 W 106th St

Los AngelesCA90003

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1179 W. 29th St.
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1179 W. 29th St.

1179 W 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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910 W 41st St
Studio Apartments

910 W 41st St

910 W 41st StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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1189 W. 29th St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1189 W. 29th St.

1189 W 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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North University Park PM
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

North University Park PM

1157 W 30th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
Student Housing
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Broadway Studios
Studio Apartments

Broadway Studios

10424 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90003
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324 1/2 W 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

324 1/2 W 50th St

324 W 50th StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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2913 Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2913 Flower St

2913 S Flower StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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717-719 W 75th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

717-719 W 75th St

717-719 W 75th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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424 W Gage Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

424 W Gage Ave

424-428 W Gage AveLos Angeles, CA 90003
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727 W. 74th Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

727 W. 74th Street

727-729 W 74th StLos Angeles, CA 90044

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South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central LA Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central LA area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at MIXC at 1333 priced from $985. Centaurus Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MIXC at 1333Nano Suite1BR,1BA$985
Centaurus ApartmentsUnit 71BR,1BA$1,000
Manchester Senior HousingSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,023
Adams Hill LoftsBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$1,135
43rd Place ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,195
1296 W Jefferson BlvdSingleStudio,1BA$1,200
424 W Gage AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Del Rey Urban Income Funds, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $0.40 price per square foot 35th Place Student Living Model at 1587 W 35th Pl in the in the Exposition Park neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the 2/1 Model at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. starting at $1,950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the South Central LA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central LA apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1587 W 35th Pl35th Place Student Living6BR,3BA$0.40
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12BR,1BA$0.91
Polaris LUXunit 7013BR,3BA$0.98
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
Icon PlazaD34BR,2BA$1.35
Mimmim Town HomesMim-44BR,2BA$1.75
Mirage Town Homes IIMirage-44BR,2BA$1.63
43rd Place ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.59
The Lorenzo1x1 - Botticelli1BR,1BA$1.78
Centaurus ApartmentsUnit 71BR,1BA$1.67

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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South Central La, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #183

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central LA?

The cheapest apartment in South Central LA is MIXC at 1333 which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in South Central LA costs $14,950.

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 150 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 $1,219 which is $13,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central LA.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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