Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA Under $2,000 (229 Rentals)

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University Gateway
$1,123 - $1,243
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

University Gateway

3335 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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3918 Brighton Ave
$900 - $1,350
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$900 - $1,350

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3918 Brighton Ave

3918 Brighton AveLos Angeles, CA 90062
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5005 Wall St, Unit 5005
$1,950
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$1,950

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5005 Wall St, Unit 5005

5005 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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311 1/2 W 33rd St, Unit 1/2
$1,850
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$1,850

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311 1/2 W 33rd St, Unit 1/2

311 1/2 W 33rd StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1575 W 35th Pl, Unit 111
$995
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Studio Apartment Available Jun 7

1575 W 35th Pl, Unit 111

1575 W 35th PlLos Angeles, CA 90018
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504 W 41st Dr
$1,298 - $1,598
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504 W 41st Dr

504 W 41st DrLos Angeles, CA 90037
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1146 W 37th St, Unit #8
$765
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

1146 W 37th St, Unit #8

1146 W 37th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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South Central La, Los Angeles, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central LA

How much are Studio apartments in South Central LA?

There are currently 893 Studio Apartments in South Central LA with rent ranges from $995 to $2,367 with an average price of $1,554.

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 $900 to $4,353 with an average monthly rent of $1,865.

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 $765 to $4,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,343.

How expensive are South Central LA Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 719 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Central LA on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $799 to $7,500 - averaging $3,407 for the location.

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