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2132 W 84th Pl, Unit House
2132 W 84th PlLos Angeles, CA 90047
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $645 (123 Rentals)
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1281 W 38th St
Los AngelesCA90037
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1180 W 37th PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
1584 W 37th St
Los AngelesCA90018
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West 27th Place
2700 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90007
1608 W 36th Pl
Los AngelesCA90018
1528 1/2 W 36th Pl
Los AngelesCA90018
1153 W 37th Pl
Los AngelesCA90007
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$1,049
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1575 W 35th Pl
1575 W 35th PlLos Angeles, CA 90018
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Adams Hill Lofts
231 W 27th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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314/316 W 50th St., Unit 314 3/4 W 50th
314-316 W 50th StLos Angeles, CA 90037
1575 1/2 W 37th Pl
Los AngelesCA90018
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2132 W 84th Pl, Unit House
2132 W 84th PlLos Angeles, CA 90047
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3711 S Western Ave, Unit Duplicate of 2
3711 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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$1,200
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1672 W 36th St, Unit 2
1672 W 36th StLos Angeles, CA 90018
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8825 1/2 S Hoover St
8825 1/2 S Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90044
3754 S Harvard Blvd
Los AngelesCA90018
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7524 S Hoover St
7524 S Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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504 W 41st Dr
504 W 41st DrLos Angeles, CA 90037
1422 W 29th St
Los AngelesCA90007
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3737 S Catalina St
Los AngelesCA90007
1235 W 37th Pl
Los AngelesCA90007
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$1,359
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1171 W 37th Pl, Unit 1171 W 37th Pl - 6B5B
1171 W 37th PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
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11425 S Figueroa St, Unit 15
11425 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90061
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1377 W 36th St, Unit 1
1377 W 36th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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4347 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 205
4347 Woodlawn AveLos Angeles, CA 90011
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F78--1168 W. 36th Place
1168 W 36th PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
10620 S Figueroa St
Los AngelesCA90003
1016 W 109th Pl
Los AngelesCA90044
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3711 S Western Ave, Unit 7
3711 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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3711 S Western Ave, Unit 2
3711 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
1252 W 37th St
Los AngelesCA90007
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862 W 84th St, Unit 10
862 W 84th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1254 W 110th St, Unit #7
1254 W 110th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1254 W 110th St, Unit #18
1254 W 110th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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D19--Hoover House--3036 South Hoover Street
3036 S Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90007
1348 W 37th Pl
Los AngelesCA90007
3111 Walton Ave
Los AngelesCA90007
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923 W 41st Dr, Unit 923 3/4
923 W 41st DrLos Angeles, CA 90037
1334 W 37th Pl
Los AngelesCA90007
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3437 S Catalina St
Los AngelesCA90007
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1429 W 64th St, Unit 1429
1429 W 64th StLos Angeles, CA 90047
1514 W 60th St
Los AngelesCA90047
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1314-1318 W 94th St
1314-1318 W 94th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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4238 S. Western Ave.
4238 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90062
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Hub LA Figueroa
2722 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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8419 - 8425 S. Western Ave
8419-8425 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90047
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Sunrise
5125 S Main StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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1245-1247 W 37th Dr
1245 W 37th DrLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1179 W. 29th St.
1179 W 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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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 | $1,686 | $950 | $3,706 |
| South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $750 | $4,306 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,129 | $4,791 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $828 | $5,514 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $924 | $5,200 |
| South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,066 | $1,300 | $5,950 |
| South Central LA 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,638 | $1,250 | $8,666 |
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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 5 Beds unit found at Hub LA Figueroa priced from $254. Pegasus Townhomes and Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 8 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub LA Figueroa | 5x3 Affordable | 5BR,3BA | $254 |
| Pegasus Townhomes and Apartments | Orion 1180 37th Floorplan 1180 - 1182 1/2 (1, 2... | 8BR,4BA | $850 |
| Orion 1192 35th | Orion 1192 35th Floorplan Unit D (305, 405, 505... | 4BR,2BA | $900 |
| Hub LA Coliseum | 4x3 Bunk Balcony | 4BR,3BA | $919 |
| West 27th Place | D1B | 4BR,2BA | $924 |
| Adams Hill Lofts | Bachelor w/Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| 1380 W 30th St | 7BR/4.0BA | 7BR,4BA | $1,100 |
| 1543 W. 37th Pl Los Angeles, CA 90018 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Draco Apartments | Orion 1073 Exposition Blvd Floorplan C2 (101) P... | 3BR,3BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $1.33 price per square foot 707 W 48th St Model at 707 W 48th St in the in the Exposition Park neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the C2 Model at Icon Plaza starting at $1,428 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Figueroa Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central LA apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 707 W 48th St | 707 W 48th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Icon Plaza | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 3982 Brighton Ave, Unit Newly Renovated 1-Bedroom Apt | 3982 Brighton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 8730-8744 S FIGUEROA ST | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Mirage Town Homes II | Mirage-4 | 4BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 1805 W 80th St | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| University Gateway | 2b - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Orion 1192 35th | Orion 1192 35th Floorplan Unit D (305, 405, 505... | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 1377 W 36th St, Unit 1 | 1377 W 36th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
| Draco Apartments | Orion 1073 Exposition Floorplan B2 Private Room | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central LA?
The cheapest apartment in South Central LA is 1543 W. 37th Pl Los Angeles, CA 90018 which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in South Central LA costs $2,281.
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 88 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 $733 which is $1,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central LA.
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