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property at 5251 Main St

$1,150

Studio Rentals

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5251 Main St

Los AngelesCA90037
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504 W 41st Dr
$1,298 - $1,598
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$1,298 - $1,598
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 30

504 W 41st Dr

504 W 41st DrLos Angeles, CA 90037
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property at 1235 W 37th Pl

$1,250 - $7,900

1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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1235 W 37th Pl

Los AngelesCA90007

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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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Sunrise
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise

5125 S Main StLos Angeles, CA 90037
Senior Living
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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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MIXC at 1333
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MIXC at 1333

1333 W 37th DrLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Tessera
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tessera

1069 Exposition BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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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
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Broadway Studios
Studio Apartments

Broadway Studios

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

324 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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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 4 Beds unit found at West 27th Place priced from $999. Manchester Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,023. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$999
Manchester Senior HousingSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,023
TesseraD2x4BR,4BA$1,100
Adams Hill LoftsBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,125
8625-8629 S Vermont AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,143
43rd Place ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,195
1296 W Jefferson BlvdSingleStudio,1BA$1,200
10404 S Main St10404 S Main StStudio,1BA$1,300
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable ApartmentsA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1,368
225 W 25th StOne Bedroom #311BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. in the in the South Central LA neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the 707 W 48th St Model at 707 W 48th St, Unit 707 1/2 starting at $2,495 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Exposition Park 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.
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12BR,1BA$0.91
707 W 48th St, Unit 707 1/2707 W 48th St3BR,1BA$1.39
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$0.73
Icon PlazaD14BR,2BA$1.25
Mimmim Town HomesMim-44BR,2BA$1.75
2928 Kenwood Ave, Unit 12928 Kenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Hub LA Coliseum4x3 A4BR,3BA$1.74
Mirage Town Homes IIMirage-44BR,2BA$1.63
TesseraB22BR,2BA$1.81

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

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Los Angeles, CA | Find Los Angeles Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,023.

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 $1,499 at Tessera.

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 Tessera and starts from $1,150.

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