
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)


Manchester Senior Housing

5606 S Figueroa St

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

517 1/2 W 42nd Pl

6316 S Vermont Ave

504 W 41st Dr, Unit Studio apartment
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3976 S Normandie Ave, Unit 3976 Half

182 W Vernon Ave

Del Rey Urban Income Funds, LLC

City Park Apartments
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524 W Vernon Ave

1009 W 46th St
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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 |
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South Central LA Studio Apartments | $1,464 | $1,000 | $2,186 |
South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $982 | $4,300 |
South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,190 | $4,072 |
South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $1,150 | $5,700 |
South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,050 | $5,000 |
South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $999 | $4,999 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Central La, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #187
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Central LA Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $1,300.
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 $2,895.
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 58 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 $518 which is $2,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central LA.
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