Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (50 Rentals)

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12112 S Vermont Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

12112 S Vermont Ave

12112 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12100 S Vermont Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

12100 S Vermont Ave

12100 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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1741 W 120th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1741 W 120th St

1741 W 120th StLos Angeles, CA 90047
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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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Western Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Western Apartments

12402-12410 S Western AveLos 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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Westhaven
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westhaven

11609 S Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90047
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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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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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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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12003 Berendo Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12003 Berendo Ave

12003 Berendo 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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11721 S New Hampshire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11721 S New Hampshire

11721 S New HampshireLos 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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11426 S Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11426 S Budlong Ave

11426 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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857 Laconia Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Laconia Blvd

857 Laconia BlvdLos 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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11710 S Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11710 S Budlong Ave

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

11809 Berendo Ave

11809 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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The Tropics
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tropics

2030 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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Sands Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sands Apartments

1822 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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The Stardust
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stardust

2020 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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The El Segundo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The El Segundo

1914 El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249

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West Athens, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Athens Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11736 S Vermont Ave.ONE1BR,1BA$1,565
1731 - 1745 W. 120th St.2B/1B2BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $3.31 price per square foot 2B/1B Model at 1731 - 1745 W. 120th St. in the in the Imperial Highway neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the 11251 S Mariposa Ave Model at 11251 S Mariposa Ave, Unit 11251 starting at $1,650 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the West Athens - Westmont 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.
1731 - 1745 W. 120th St.2B/1B2BR,1BA$3.31
11251 S Mariposa Ave, Unit 1125111251 S Mariposa Ave1BR,1BA$3.30
11736 S Vermont Ave.ONE1BR,1BA$3.42

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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

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