
Student Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA (137 Rentals)
Rentals in the South Central LA area of Los Angeles near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


1165-1167 W 37th Pl

1360 West 35th St

Mardi Gras Apartments

1249 W. 39th Place

Jefferson Flats Apartments

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University Gateway

The Standard at Los Angeles

Orion 668

D19--Hoover House--3036 South Hoover Street
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3001 Van Buren Pl

1297-1299 W 36th St Student Housing near USC

1530 W 37th St -- Housing near USC/Ktown

3110 Walton Ave

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The 505(CA)

F78--1168 W. 36th Place

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Tuscany Apartments Student Living

City Park Apartments

Icon Plaza

The Redwood
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The Cascades

Pegasus Townhomes and Apartments

1189 W 36th St

West 27th Place

MH 1181 Rolland Curtis Pl

1223 W 37th Dr

MH 1151 W 37th Dr

MH 1314 W 35th Pl

1293 W. 36th St.

3416-3418 Walton Ave
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3417 Catalina St.

3554 - 3556 S. Budlong Ave

1200 W 29th St

1366 West 35th St

La Sorbonne

1380 W 30th St

North University Park PM

1269 W 36th St.

TL 1142 W 35th St

Renovated 2 Bed House 2 Blocks From USC
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1258 W. 37th Drive

Orion 1189 37th

MH 1171 W 37th Pl

1100 W 39th Pl

1361 W 35th St

Cardinal Gardens Apartments

1116-1118 W 30th St

1281 W 35th St

1189 37th

3023 S Budlong Ave
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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 | $1,679 | $950 | $3,706 |
| South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $750 | $4,306 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $1,129 | $4,791 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,040 | $828 | $5,514 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $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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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Central La, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #216
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Central La, Los Angeles, CA
John Muir Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student South Central LA Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in South Central LA?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in South Central LA is at Icon Plaza listed at $828.
How much is the average rent for a Student South Central LA Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in South Central LA is $2,912.
What is the largest Student South Central LA Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in South Central LA is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $850 at Pegasus Townhomes and Apartments.
What is the average size for South Central LA Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in South Central LA is currently at 673 sq ft.
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