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property at 1227 W 37th Dr

1227 W 37th Dr

Los AngelesCA90007
property at 523 W 78th St

523 W 78th St

Los AngelesCA90044

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1095 W 39th St

Los AngelesCA90037

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624 W 83rd St

Los AngelesCA90044
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South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central LA Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central LA area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Student Housing Near Univ Southern California priced from $1,000. Adams Hill Lofts LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing Near Univ Southern CaliforniaPrivate room in 3-BDRM Apt.Studio,1BA$1,000
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,050
North University Park PMBachelor1BR,1BA$1,125
MIXC at 1333Lume Suite+1BR,1BA$1,165
1296 W Jefferson BlvdSingleStudio,1BA$1,200
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1,230
The Kansas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
807 W. 30th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior AffordableA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1,366

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $0.57 price per square foot Private room at 1226 W37th Pl Model at 1224 W 37th Pl Student Housing in the in the Figueroa Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,338. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the 1311 Exposition Blvd Model at 1311 Exposition Blvd, Unit Exposition Left Unit starting at $3,200 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Figueroa Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central LA apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 W 37th Pl Student HousingPrivate room at 1226 W37th Pl1BR,1BA$0.57
1311 Exposition Blvd, Unit Exposition Left Unit1311 Exposition Blvd2BR,1BA$2.11
4626 Wall St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
1443 W 81st St, Unit 31443 W 81st St2BR,1BA$2.00
8730-8744 S FIGUEROA ST3x23BR,2BA$2.06
7404 S Western Ave, Unit 57404 S Western Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
6107 S Hobart Blvd, Unit 6107 South Hobart6107 S Hobart Blvd1BR,1BA$1.80
849 W 43rd St849 W 43rd St1BR,1BA$1.95
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior AffordableA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central LA

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central LA?

There are currently 2357 Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA with pricing that ranges from $982 to $8,000. There are also 306 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central LA ranging from $700 to $12,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central LA?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central LA ranges from $700 to $12,400 with an average monthly rent of $4,272.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Central LA?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Central LA range from $1,150 to $5,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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