
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Athens area of Los Angeles.


11837 S Berendo Ave

11703 Berendo Ave

1906 W Imperial Hwy

11730-11734 Budlong Ave

862-866 W 126th St

11244 Van Buren Ave

11421 S Normandie Ave
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1114 W 117th St

1132 W 120th St

12112 S Vermont Ave

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11736 S Vermont Ave

12100 S Vermont Ave

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Academy Hall

12056 S Vermont Ave

Terracina Apartments

12526 S Western Ave

Budlong Apartments

2214 W Imperial Hwy, Unit 2, Unit 2

El Gardena Park

1930-1936 W El Segundo Blvd
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1838 W El Segundo Blvd

1906 W El Segundo Blvd

1902 W El Segundo Blvd

2110 W El Segundo Blvd.

1830-34 El Segundo Blvd.

1818 W. El Segundo Blvd.

The Tropics

2126-2130 W. El Segundo Blvd.
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2114-2118 W El Segundo Blvd

1822 W. El Segundo Blvd

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West Athens, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,549 | $1,800 |
| West Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $2,200 | $2,647 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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. 2110 W El Segundo Blvd. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| 2110 W El Segundo Blvd. | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1830-34 El Segundo Blvd. | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| Amazing 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit - Los Angeles! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,647 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $3.11 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Amazing 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit - Los Angeles! in the in the North Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,647. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the 1940 W Imperial Hwy Model at 1940 W Imperial Hwy, Unit Apartment for rent starting at $2,200 with a $2.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit - Los Angeles! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| 1940 W Imperial Hwy, Unit Apartment for rent | 1940 W Imperial Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 2214 W Imperial Hwy, Unit 2 | 2214 W Imperial Hwy | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 1942 W Imperial Hwy, Unit Apartment for rent | 1942 W Imperial Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 1830-34 El Segundo Blvd. | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 2110 W El Segundo Blvd. | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Athens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Athens?
The cheapest apartment in West Athens is 12036 S Vermont Ave which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in West Athens costs $2,200.
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 1 regular apartments in West Athens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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