Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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2321 Highbury Ave, Unit 55

2321 Highbury Ave
Los AngelesCA90032
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2433 Eastern Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2433 Eastern Ave

2433 Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032

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5023 Cavanagh Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5023 Cavanagh Rd

5023 Cavanagh RdLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4929 Lynnfield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4929 Lynnfield St

4929 Lynnfield StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Ramona Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Garden Apartments

3104-3208 W Ramona RdAlhambra, CA 91803
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Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 2705 W Ramona Rd priced from $1,500. Woodbridge Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2705 W Ramona RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Woodbridge Village Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,625
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$1,700
College Manor1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,845
Manhattan Manor LLC2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $2.92 price per square foot 3737 Whiteside St Model at 3737 Whiteside St, Unit 3 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the 2BR/1BTH Model at College Manor starting at $2,045 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3737 Whiteside St, Unit 33737 Whiteside St3BR,2BA$2.92
College Manor2BR/1BTH2BR,1BA$2.41
4229 Mandalay Dr, Unit rear4229 Mandalay Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
1272 Van Pelt Ave, Unit Downstairs1272 Van Pelt Ave2BR,1BA$3.14
Luxe 18011+1 M 650 Sf.1BR,1BA$3.28
3911 Woolwine Dr, Unit Unit B3911 Woolwine Dr1BR,1BA$3.50
Woodbridge Village Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$3.00
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$3.43
2705 W Ramona RdStudioStudio ,1BA$4.69

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Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Los Angeles, CA | Find Los Angeles Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Woodbridge Village Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in University Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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