Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (58 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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11736 Budlong Ave
Studio Apartments

11736 Budlong Ave

11736 Budlong AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11426 S Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11426 S Budlong Ave

11426 S Budlong AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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Vista Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Pointe

1449 W 120th StLos Angeles, CA 90047
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11809 Berendo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

11809 Berendo Ave

11809 Berendo AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11710 S Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11710 S Budlong Ave

11710 S Budlong AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1124 W 117th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1124 W 117th St

1124 W 117th StLos Angeles, CA 90044

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857 Laconia Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Laconia Blvd

857 Laconia BlvdLos 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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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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Terracina Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terracina Apartments

1226 W Imperial HwyLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11721 S New Hampshire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11721 S New Hampshire

11721 S New HampshireLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12003 Berendo Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12003 Berendo Ave

12003 Berendo AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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Athens Glen
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Glen

11515-11517 S Budlong AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11254 Berendo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

11254 Berendo Ave

11254 Berendo 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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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 $1,695. 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 Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,695
Normandie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Normandie in the in the North Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the 1 Bedroom Standard Model at 12036 S Vermont Ave starting at $1,549 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the North Gardena 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$2.58
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.38
120th St Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Athens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Athens Apartment is $1,549 at 12036 S Vermont Ave.

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 $2,195 at Normandie.

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