
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wellington Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)
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3141-3143 Wabash Ave

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2815 Folsom St

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479 Nassau Ave

209 N Eastman Ave

4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF

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Wellington Heights, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wellington Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Heights Studio Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Wellington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,255 | $2,500 |
| Wellington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $2,026 | $2,550 |
| Wellington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $2,595 | $3,895 |
| Wellington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,250 | $3,550 |
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Cheapest Available Wellington Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wellington Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3141-3143 Wabash Ave priced from $1,550. 4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,865. Here are the most affordable Wellington Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,865 |
| 3540 & 3540 1/2 6th St | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,026 |
| 610 N Soto St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 3663 Whittier Blvd. | Bright Studio Near Downtown LA – 1 Month Free +... | Studio,1BA | $2,132 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellington Heights, CA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellington Heights area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2635 Dobinson St Model at 2635 Dobinson St, Unit 101 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Wellington Heights apartment is the 2439 Malabar St Model at 2439 Malabar St, Unit 2439 starting at $3,550 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wellington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2635 Dobinson St, Unit 101 | 2635 Dobinson St | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 2439 Malabar St, Unit 2439 | 2439 Malabar St | 4BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| 3819 Percy St, Unit unit #E | 3819 Percy St | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 1161 N Ditman Ave, Unit A | 1161 N Ditman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 3540 & 3540 1/2 6th St | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 4008 Rockwood St, Unit Rockwood | 4008 Rockwood St | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 4010 1/2 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 and half Rockwood | 4010 1/2 Rockwood St | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| 4010 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 0.75 Rockwood st | 4010 Rockwood St | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| 1041 Geraghty Ave, Unit lower | 1041 Geraghty Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wellington Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wellington Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Wellington Heights is 3141-3143 Wabash Ave which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Wellington Heights costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wellington Heights?
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 21 regular apartments in Wellington Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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