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Los AngelesCA90007

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1288 W 23rd 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 $849. Adams Hill Lofts LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,053. Here are the most affordable West Adams apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
647 18th StStudio Private BathStudio,1BA$849
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053
North University Park PMBachelor1BR,1BA$1,125
North University Park PMBachelor1BR,1BA$1,125
Arthur Emery Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,145
Casas On Cordova Street Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,187
Casa Loma LA ApartmentsStudioStudio,$1,195
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1,230
West Adams Studio Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,237

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Adams, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Adams area is the $2.07 price per square foot 8x7 Model at 705 W 23rd St in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $6,999. The second greatest value West Adams apartment is the 2236 Hauser blvd Model at 2236 Hauser blvd, Unit 4 starting at $2,995 with a $2.14 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.
705 W 23rd St8x76BR,6.5BA$2.07
2236 Hauser blvd, Unit 42236 Hauser blvd3BR,2BA$2.14
2136 7th Ave2136 7th Ave2BR,1BA$2.11
6024 Ernest Ave, Unit 60246024 Ernest Ave1BR,1BA$1.92
Hub LA Figueroa4x3 A4BR,3BA$1.98
2301 S Ridgeley Dr2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
1952 1/2 S La Salle Ave, Unit West Adams Heights1952 1/2 S La Salle Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
1529 W 35th PlPrivate RoomA3BR,3BA$1.20
3453 West Blvd1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #171

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA

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Getting Around the West Adams Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,237.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Adams is North University Park PM which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in West Adams costs $11,750.

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 97 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 $1,307 which is $10,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Adams.

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