
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (37 Rentals)


Manchester Senior Housing

Adams Hill Lofts

43rd Place Apartments

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

724 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90044

504 W 41st Dr

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4327 Kenwood Ave, Unit Back

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1009 W 46th St

Stovall Terrace Apartments

910 W 41st St

1189 W. 29th St.

Broadway Studios

324 1/2 W 50th St

2913 Flower St

424 W Gage Ave

727 W. 74th Street
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The Kansas

1179 W. 29th St.

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1260 W 39th St

807 W. 30th St.

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6612 Menlo Ave

3800 S Grand Ave

4121 Halldale Ave

225 W 25th St

North University Park PM

North University Park PM

3526 S Catalina St

1901 W Florence Ave

10404 S Main St
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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 | $1,800 | $1,000 | $3,750 |
| South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $982 | $4,350 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,188 | $6,500 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $1,150 | $7,500 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $850 | $5,500 |
| South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $999 | $7,375 |
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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 $1,023, 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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