Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (34 Rentals)

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11837 S Berendo Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11837 S Berendo Ave

11837 Berendo AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11703 Berendo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11703 Berendo Ave

11703 Berendo AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1906 W Imperial Hwy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1906 W Imperial Hwy

1906 W Imperial HwyLos Angeles, CA 90047
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862-866 W 126th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

862-866 W 126th St

862-866 W 126th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11244 Van Buren Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11244 Van Buren Ave

11244 Van Buren AveLos Angeles, CA 90044

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1114 W 117th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1114 W 117th St

1114 W 117th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1132 W 120th St
Studio Apartments

1132 W 120th St

1132 W 120th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12112 S Vermont Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12112 S Vermont Ave

12112 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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120th St Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120th St Apartments

1731-1745 W 120th StLos Angeles, CA 90047
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12100 S Vermont Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12100 S Vermont Ave

12100 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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Western Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Western Apartments

12402-12410 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90047
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Westhaven
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westhaven

11609 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90047

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Academy Hall
Studio Apartments

Academy Hall

12010 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12056 S Vermont Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

12056 S Vermont Ave

12056 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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Terracina Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terracina Apartments

1226 W Imperial HwyLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12526 S Western Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

12526 S Western Ave

12526 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90047
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Budlong Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Budlong Apartments

11500 S Budlong AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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El Gardena Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Gardena Park

1604-1614 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249

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The Tropics
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tropics

2030 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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1822 W. El Segundo Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1822 W. El Segundo Blvd

1822 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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Cheapest Available West Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Athens area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 12036 S Vermont Ave priced from $1,549. 120th St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable West Athens apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,549
120th St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
1822 W. El Segundo Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Normandie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,521

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $2.97 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Normandie in the in the North Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,521. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the 1942 W Imperial Hwy Model at 1942 W Imperial Hwy, Unit Apartment for rent starting at $2,200 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Imperial Highway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Normandie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.97
1942 W Imperial Hwy, Unit Apartment for rent1942 W Imperial Hwy2BR,1BA$2.93
11256 Raymond Ave, Unit 811256 Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
1822 W. El Segundo Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.38
120th St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Athens Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Athens is starting from $2,521 at Normandie.

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