
Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA Under $1,500 (115 Rentals)


1165-1167 W 37th Pl

1476 W 35th St

1360 W 35th Student Housing

1223 W 37th Dr

1204 W 37th Dr

43rd Place Apartments

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University Gateway

Orion 1192 35th

Orion 668
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Adams Hill Lofts

Manchester Senior Housing

3430 Walton Ave

1151 W 37th Dr- Housing near USC

Jefferson Flats Apartments

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Tuscany Apartments Student Living

Icon Plaza
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3918 Brighton Ave

1101 W 45th St

Sattva House

1408 West Jefferson Boulevard

Pegasus Townhomes and Apartments

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

1016 W 103rd St

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

West 27th Place

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9650 S Harvard Blvd, Unit Studio, Unit Studio
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504 W 41st Dr

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1587 W 35th Pl, Unit C, Unit C

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158 E 35th St, Unit 158#5, Unit 158#5

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4720 S Normandie Ave, Unit #4, Unit #4

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3976 S Normandie Ave, Unit 3976 Half, Unit 3976 Half

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3127 Raymond Ave, Unit Studio #2, Unit Studio #2

9721 San Pedro St, Unit Unit 4

182 W Vernon Ave, Unit Unit 20

182 W Vernon Ave, Unit Unit 15

182 W Vernon Ave, Unit Unit 3
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925 W 30th St, Unit 14C- Private Br

4530 Normandie Ave, Unit 104

5928 S Hoover St, Unit 3/4

3711 S Western Ave, Unit 2

1378-1380 W 30th St

4348 Woodlawn Ave

5251 Main St

1528 1/2 W 36th Pl

448 W 106th St

6050 S Western 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 | $1,661 | $1,023 | $3,753 |
| South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $982 | $6,095 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $900 | $6,500 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,138 | $1,150 | $7,500 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $850 | $5,500 |
| South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $999 | $7,330 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Central La, Los Angeles, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central LA
How much are Studio apartments in South Central LA?
There are currently 885 Studio Apartments in South Central LA with rent ranges from $1,023 to $3,753 with an average price of $1,661.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Central LA Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Central LA ranges from $982 to $6,095 with an average monthly rent of $2,059.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central LA cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Central LA range from $900 to $6,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,556.
How expensive are South Central LA Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 730 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Central LA on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,150 to $7,500 - averaging $3,138 for the location.
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