Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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9515 Compton Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9515 Compton Ave

9515 Compton AveLos Angeles, CA 90002
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9706 Beach St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9706 Beach St

9706 Beach StLos Angeles, CA 90002
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1601 E 95th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 E 95th St

1601 E 95th StLos Angeles, CA 90002
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9325 Maie Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9325 Maie Ave

9325 Maie AveLos Angeles, CA 90002
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1464 E 92nd St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1464 E 92nd St

1464 E 92nd StLos Angeles, CA 90002
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9227 Maie Ave
5 Bedroom Apartments

9227 Maie Ave

9227 Maie AveLos Angeles, CA 90002

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9221 Kalmia St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

9221 Kalmia St

9221 Kalmia StLos Angeles, CA 90002
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9405 Firth Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

9405 Firth Blvd

9405 Firth BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90002
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9311 Compton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9311 Compton Ave

9311 Compton AveLos Angeles, CA 90002
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9701 Grandee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9701 Grandee Ave

9701 Grandee AveLos Angeles, CA 90002
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2250 E 103rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2250 E 103rd St

2250 E 103rd StLos Angeles, CA 90002
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9916 Beach St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9916 Beach St

9916 Beach StLos Angeles, CA 90002

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Westminster Park Plaza
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Park Plaza

9300 Maie AveLos Angeles, CA 90002
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Washington Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Court

1717 E 103rd StLos Angeles, CA 90002
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Alice Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alice Manor

10325 Grandee AveLos Angeles, CA 90002

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9824 Alameda St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9824 Alameda St

9824 Alameda StSouth Gate, CA 90280

Cheapest Available Watts Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watts area of Los Angeles, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 10611-13 S Central priced from $1,900. 9416-9422 Firth Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Watts apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
10611-13 S CentralTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,900
9416-9422 Firth Blvd1b+1b Plan A1BR,1BA$1,950
1627 E 92nd St1/11BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts, CA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watts area is the $2.92 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 10611-13 S Central in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Watts apartment is the 9817 Bandera St Model at 9817 Bandera St, Unit C starting at $1,300 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watts apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10611-13 S CentralTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.92
9817 Bandera St, Unit C9817 Bandera StStudio ,1BA$2.58
9416-9422 Firth Blvd1b+1b Plan A1BR,1BA$5.00
1627 E 92nd St1/11BR,1BA$5.29

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