Cheap Homes for Rent in South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1315 W 36th Pl

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1315 W 36th Pl

Los AngelesCA90007

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property at 1377 W 36th Pl

$1,280

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$1,280

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$1,280

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

1377 W 36th Pl

Los AngelesCA90007

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property at 1334 W 37th Pl

$1,379

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$1,379

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$1,379

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1334 W 37th Pl

Los AngelesCA90007

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property at 624 W 83rd St

$1,570 - $3,570

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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624 W 83rd St

Los AngelesCA90044
property at 1241 W 102nd St

$1,688

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$1,688

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1241 W 102nd St

Los AngelesCA90044

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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 4 Beds unit found at Orion 1192 35th priced from $850. Manchester Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,023. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion 1192 35thOrion 1192 35th4BR,2BA$850
Manchester Senior HousingSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,023
Adams Hill LoftsBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$1,135
724 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90044Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
1296 W Jefferson BlvdSingleStudio,1BA$1,200
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable ApartmentsA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1,368

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. in the in the South Central LA neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the unit 701 Model at Polaris LUX starting at $1,795 with a $0.98 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.
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12BR,1BA$0.91
Polaris LUXunit 7013BR,3BA$0.98
5319 S Hoover St5319 S Hoover St3BR,1BA$1.72
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
Icon PlazaD34BR,2BA$1.35
Mimmim Town HomesMim-44BR,2BA$1.75
Mirage Town Homes IIMirage-44BR,2BA$1.63
Hub LA Coliseum4x2 B4BR,2BA$1.85
Jefferson Flats Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$1.82
The Lorenzo Student Housing1x1 - Botticelli1BR,1BA$1.82

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South Central La, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #177

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 2394 Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $12,000. There are also 259 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central LA ranging from $550 to $23,900.

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 $550 to $23,900 with an average monthly rent of $6,734.

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 $7,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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