
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (59 Rentals)
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11736 S Vermont Ave.
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11802 S New Hampshire Ave

11419-11421 S New Hampshire Ave
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2030 W El Segundo Blvd, Unit 32
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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 |
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West Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,595 | $1,895 |
West Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
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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 11736 S Vermont Ave. priced from $1,495. 11742 S. Vermont Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,514. Here are the most affordable West Athens apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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11736 S Vermont Ave. | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
11742 S. Vermont Ave | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $1,514 |
1731 - 1745 W. 120th St. | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA
As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2030 W El Segundo Blvd Model at 2030 W El Segundo Blvd, Unit 32 in the in the Hollypark neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the 2B/1B Model at 1731 - 1745 W. 120th St. starting at $1,995 with a $3.16 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. |
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2030 W El Segundo Blvd, Unit 32 | 2030 W El Segundo Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
1731 - 1745 W. 120th St. | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
11742 S. Vermont Ave | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
11736 S Vermont Ave. | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Athens, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #159
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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