Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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9916 Beach St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9916 Beach St

9916 Beach StLos 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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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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Westminster Park Plaza
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Park Plaza

9300 Maie AveLos 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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9405 Firth Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

9405 Firth Blvd

9405 Firth BlvdLos 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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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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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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9515 Compton Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9515 Compton Ave

9515 Compton 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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9824-9830 Alameda St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9824-9830 Alameda St

9824-9830 Alameda StSouth Gate, CA 90280

Watts, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watts Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kalmia Rose at Jordan Downs1 Bed 1 Bath Style E1BR,1BA$1,732

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watts, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #154

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Watts Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watts Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watts?

The cheapest apartment in Watts is Kalmia Rose at Jordan Downs which is listed at $1,732, while the average apartment in Watts costs $2,720.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watts?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Watts that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Watts?

Cheap apartments in Watts have an average cost of $1,441 which is $1,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts.

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