Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Adams Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $600 (165 Rentals)

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1575 W 35th PlLos Angeles, CA 90018
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property at 1235 W 37th Pl

$1,150 - $7,900

1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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1235 W 37th Pl

Los AngelesCA90007
property at 1420 Flower St

$1,191 - $1,300

Studio Rentals

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1420 Flower St

Los AngelesCA90015

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property at 3437 S Catalina St

$1,560 - $6,240

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

3437 S Catalina St

Los AngelesCA90007

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West Adams, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Adams Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Adams area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 647 18th St priced from $695. Tessera has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable West Adams apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
647 18th StStudio Shared BathroomsStudio,6BA$695
TesseraD44BR,4BA$975
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$1,028
Villa MetropolitanoStudioStudio,1BA$1,031
Adams Hill LoftsBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053
Hope ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,084

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Adams, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Adams area is the $1.43 price per square foot 5x4 C Model at Hub LA Figueroa in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value West Adams apartment is the 1 Bed 2 Bath Model at 2412 5th Ave starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Adams apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
2412 5th Ave1 Bed 2 Bath1BR,2BA$1.67
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$0.75
Icon PlazaD44BR,2BA$1.37
2928 Kenwood Ave, Unit 12928 Kenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Premium Phoenix ApartmentsOrion 1421 Adams Floorplan C13 (No balcony) (50...3BR,2BA$1.06
1355 W 23rd St, Unit #11355 W 23rd St3BR,2BA$1.22
TesseraB22BR,2BA$1.44
The Lorenzo Student Housing1x1 - Botticelli1BR,1BA$1.82
USC Student Housing - The Hive On Ellendale2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.58

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Los Angeles, CA | Find Los Angeles Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Adams Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Adams?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Adams is under $1,084.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Adams?

The cheapest apartment in West Adams is 2600 S Catalina St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in West Adams costs $19,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Adams?

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 129 regular apartments in West Adams 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 West Adams?

Cheap apartments in West Adams have an average cost of $2,908 which is $16,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Adams.

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