Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $600 (107 Rentals)

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1575 W 35th Pl
$995
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1575 W 35th Pl

1575 W 35th PlLos Angeles, CA 90018
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property at 1153 W 37th Pl

$1,025 - $2,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1153 W 37th Pl

Los AngelesCA90007

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504 W 41st Dr
$1,298 - $1,499
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

504 W 41st Dr

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

$1,150 - $23,500

1 To 18 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
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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
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910 W 41st St

910 W 41st StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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Tessera
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tessera

1069 Exposition BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
Student Housing

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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 $924. 912 W 78th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$924
912 W 78th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
TesseraD44BR,4BA$975
Adams Hill LoftsBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,125
321 E Florence AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
8825 1/2 S Hoover St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
1296 W Jefferson BlvdSingleStudio,1BA$1,200
Broadway Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,241
7524 S Hoover St1/11BR,1BA$1,263

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $1.39 price per square foot 707 W 48th St Model at 707 W 48th St in the in the Exposition Park neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the 5x4 C Model at Hub LA Figueroa starting at $2,445 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles 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.
707 W 48th St707 W 48th St3BR,1BA$1.39
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$0.68
Icon PlazaD34BR,2BA$1.38
2928 Kenwood Ave, Unit 12928 Kenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
8730-8744 S FIGUEROA ST3x23BR,2BA$1.73
Mirage Town Homes IIMirage-44BR,2BA$1.63
7007 Menlo Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
TesseraB22BR,2BA$1.44
912 W 78th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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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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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 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 $1,263.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Central LA is 912 W 78th St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South Central LA costs $11,372.

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 40 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 $2,796 which is $8,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central LA.

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