
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Watts area of Los Angeles.


9706 Beach St

1601 E 95th St

9325 Maie Ave

1464 E 92nd St

9227 Maie Ave

9221 Kalmia St
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9405 Firth Blvd

9551-9553 Compton Ave

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9701 Grandee Ave

2250 E 103rd St

9916 Beach St

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10003-10007 Grape St

Dolores McCoy Villa

Westminster Park Plaza

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Washington Court

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9824 Alameda St
Watts, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watts?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Watts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Watts Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10611-13 S Central | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 9416-9422 Firth Blvd | 1b+1b Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 1627 E 92nd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Kalmia Rose (Jordan Downs) | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B | 3BR,2BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watts area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2429 E 110th St Model at 2429 E 110th St, Unit B in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Watts apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Model at Kalmia Rose (Jordan Downs) starting at $2,500 with a $2.68 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2429 E 110th St, Unit B | 2429 E 110th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Kalmia Rose (Jordan Downs) | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B | 3BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| 10010 Anzac Ave, Unit 2 | 10010 Anzac Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 10611-13 S Central | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 9416-9422 Firth Blvd | 1b+1b Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 1627 E 92nd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watts Apartments
What is the most affordable Watts Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watts Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kalmia Rose (Jordan Downs) and starts from $2,500.
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