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Orion 1192 35th
1192 W 35th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Los AngelesCA90018
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Manchester Senior Housing
823 W Manchester AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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231 W 27th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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210 W 43rd PlLos Angeles, CA 90037
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724 W 60th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1296 W Jefferson BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1073 W Exposition BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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3856 Normandie Ave
3856 Normandie AveLos Angeles, CA 90037
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925 W 30th St
925 W 30th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
5251 Main St
Los AngelesCA90037
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4720 S Normandie AveLos Angeles, CA 90037
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Los AngelesCA90037
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5928 S Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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504 W 41st DrLos Angeles, CA 90037
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4327 Kenwood Ave, Unit Back
4327 Kenwood AveLos Angeles, CA 90037
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5417 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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Los AngelesCA90047
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3437 S Catalina St
Los AngelesCA90007
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1128 W 37th DrLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1246 W 30th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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3856 Normandie AveLos Angeles, CA 90037
1339 1/4 W 93rd St
Los AngelesCA90044
233 W Imperial Hwy
Los AngelesCA90061
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1104 W 87th St, Unit 1104
1104 W 87th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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5221 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90062
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Los AngelesCA90044
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Los AngelesCA90011
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1022 W 64th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1314-1318 W 94th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
1009 W 46th St
Los AngelesCA90037
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1245 W 37th DrLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1179 W 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1345 W 105th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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910 W 41st StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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4075 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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1333 W 37th DrLos Angeles, CA 90007
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3578-3580 S Budlong Ave
3578-3580 S Budlong AveLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1189 W. 29th St.
1189 W 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1149 W 30th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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North University Park PM
1157 W 30th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Broadway Studios
10424 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90003
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324 1/2 W 50th St
324 W 50th StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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2913 S Flower StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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717-719 W 75th St
717-719 W 75th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1223-1227 W 37th Pl
1223-1227 W 37th PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
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424 W Gage Ave
424-428 W Gage AveLos Angeles, CA 90003
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727 W. 74th Street
727-729 W 74th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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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 | $1,773 | $1,000 | $3,750 |
| South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $982 | $4,350 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,188 | $6,500 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,150 | $7,500 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $850 | $5,500 |
| South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $999 | $7,375 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at Orion 1192 35th priced from $850. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion 1192 35th | Orion 1192 35th | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| Manchester Senior Housing | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,023 |
| Adams Hill Lofts | Bachelor w/Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| West 27th Place | D1B | 4BR,2BA | $1,135 |
| 43rd Place Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| 724 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90044 | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1296 W Jefferson Blvd | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 225 W 25th St | One Bedroom #31 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA
As of February 26, 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 unit 701 Model at Polaris LUX starting at $1,795 with a $0.98 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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| 10626 S. Budlong Ave. | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Polaris LUX | unit 701 | 3BR,3BA | $0.98 |
| 5319 S Hoover St | 5319 S Hoover St | 3BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Hub LA Figueroa | 5x4 C | 5BR,4BA | $1.43 |
| Icon Plaza | D3 | 4BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Mimmim Town Homes | Mim-4 | 4BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Mirage Town Homes II | Mirage-4 | 4BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Hub LA Coliseum | 4x2 B | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Jefferson Flats Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath C | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| The Lorenzo Student Housing | 1x1 - Botticelli | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central LA?
The cheapest apartment in South Central LA is Manchester Senior Housing which is listed at $1,087, while the average apartment in South Central LA costs $12,000.
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 166 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 $3,582 which is $8,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central LA.
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