Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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9817 Bandera St, Unit C
$1,300
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9817 Bandera St, Unit C

9817 Bandera StLos Angeles, CA 90002
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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 1 Bed unit found at 9310 Holmes Ave priced from $1,200. 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
9310 Holmes Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
9416-9422 Firth Blvd1b+1b Plan A1BR,1BA$1,950
1627 E 92nd St1/11BR,1BA$2,005
Central Homes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watts area is the $2.59 price per square foot 10010 Anzac Ave Model at 10010 Anzac Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Watts apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Central Homes starting at $2,600 with a $3.62 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.
10010 Anzac Ave, Unit 210010 Anzac Ave3BR,1BA$2.59
Central Homes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.62
9619 Juniper St, Unit A9619 Juniper St1BR,1BA$3.63
9817 Bandera St, Unit C9817 Bandera StStudio ,1BA$2.58
9310 Holmes Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
9416-9422 Firth Blvd1b+1b Plan A1BR,1BA$5.00
1627 E 92nd St1/11BR,1BA$5.30

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