
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Watts area of Los Angeles.


9515 Compton Ave

9706 Beach St

1601 E 95th St

9325 Maie Ave

1464 E 92nd St

9227 Maie Ave
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9221 Kalmia St

9405 Firth Blvd

9551-9553 Compton Ave

9311 Compton Ave

9701 Grandee Ave

2250 E 103rd St

9916 Beach St
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Watts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,200 | $1,970 |
| Watts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,200 | $3,200 |
| Watts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 23 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9310 Holmes Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 9416-9422 Firth Blvd | 1b+1b Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 1627 E 92nd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,005 |
| Central Homes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10010 Anzac Ave, Unit 2 | 10010 Anzac Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Central Homes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.62 |
| 9619 Juniper St, Unit A | 9619 Juniper St | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 9817 Bandera St, Unit C | 9817 Bandera St | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| 9310 Holmes Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 9416-9422 Firth Blvd | 1b+1b Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 1627 E 92nd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.30 |
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