Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (36 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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12112 S Vermont Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12112 S Vermont Ave

12112 S Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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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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1741 W 120th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1741 W 120th St

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

WESTERN

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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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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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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1822 W. El Segundo Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1822 W. El Segundo Blvd

1822 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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Cheapest Available West Athens Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Amazing 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit - Los Angeles!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA

As of March 12, 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 2214 W Imperial Hwy Model at 2214 W Imperial Hwy, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $2.40 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.
Amazing 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit - Los Angeles!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.11
2214 W Imperial Hwy, Unit 22214 W Imperial Hwy1BR,1BA$2.40
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46

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 $1,599, while the average apartment in West Athens costs $2,300.

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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