
Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA Under $2,000 (213 Rentals)


The Lorenzo

The Pegasus

1587 W 35th St

Polaris LUX

1186 W 37th Pl

1476 W 35th St

1366 West 35th St

MIXC at 1333

1223 W 37th Dr
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1222 W. 39th

2041 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

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University Gateway

Orion 1317 Jefferson

Orion 668

Adams Hill Lofts

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D19--Hoover House--3036 South Hoover Street
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1419 W 35th St

Jefferson Flats Apartments

711 W 81st St

F78--1168 W. 36th Place

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1587 W 35th Pl

4240 S Figueroa St

West 27th Place

Icon Plaza

Mirage Town Homes II

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

7823 S Normandie Ave, Unit 7823

8828 Haas Ave, Unit 8828

5859 Wall St, Unit 2
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1104 W 87th St, Unit 1104

1106 W 87th St, Unit 1106

3976 S Normandie Ave, Unit 3976 Half

504 W 41st Dr, Unit Studio apartment

4286 S Hobart Blvd, Unit 4286 1-2

11251 S Mariposa Ave, Unit 11253

340 W Gage Ave, Unit 340 B

249 W 49th St, Unit 249

11242 S Budlong Ave, Unit 1
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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 | $1,832 | $1,000 | $3,700 |
| South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $800 | $5,200 |
| South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,190 | $3,700 |
| South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $1,150 | $6,500 |
| South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,040 | $5,200 |
| South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $999 | $7,330 |
| South Central LA 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,200 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 888 Studio Apartments in South Central LA with rent ranges from $1,000 to $3,700 with an average price of $1,832.
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 $800 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,990.
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 $1,190 to $3,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,936.
How expensive are South Central LA Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 700 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Central LA on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,150 to $6,500 - averaging $2,939 for the location.
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