Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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12112 S Vermont Ave
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12112 S Vermont Ave

12112 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12056 S Vermont Ave
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12056 S Vermont Ave

12056 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12100 S Vermont Ave
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12100 S Vermont Ave

12100 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11431 Berendo Ave
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11431 Berendo Ave

11431 Berendo AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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West Athens, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Athens area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Casa Grande priced from $1,319. Marine Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,522. Here are the most affordable West Athens apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,319
Marine TerraceSpacious SingleStudio,1BA$1,522
3636 W Imperial Hwy (B)Studio HCStudio,1BA$1,625
1735 W 120th St1B/1B1731- 1735 -1741 -171BR,1BA$1,695
11736 S Vermont Ave.ONE1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $3.08 price per square foot 1B/1B Model at 621 E. 99th St in the in the South Inglewood neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the A2 Model at Airo at South Bay starting at $2,600 with a $3.90 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.
621 E. 99th St1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.08
Airo at South BayA21BR,1BA$3.90
Hollywood Park ResidencesW-S1AStudio ,1BA$4.47
The AstraS1Studio ,1BA$4.47
The DeMiloA1aStudio ,1BA$4.51
11251 S Mariposa Ave, Unit 1125111251 S Mariposa Ave1BR,1BA$3.30
11736 S Vermont Ave.ONE1BR,1BA$3.92
1735 W 120th St1B/1B1731- 1735 -1741 -171BR,1BA$4.15
Casa GrandeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.30
3636 W Imperial Hwy (B)Studio HCStudio ,1BA$4.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Athens, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #159

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 West Athens Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Athens is under $2,420.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Athens is Casa Grande which is listed at $1,579, while the average apartment in West Athens costs $5,328.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Athens?

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 9 regular apartments in West Athens 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 Athens?

Cheap apartments in West Athens have an average cost of $493 which is $4,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Athens.

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