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

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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 Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Watts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Watts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,500 | $3,100 |
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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 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 | $2,000 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10611-13 S Central | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 9817 Bandera St, Unit C | 9817 Bandera St | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| 9416-9422 Firth Blvd | 1b+1b Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 1627 E 92nd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.29 |
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