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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 | $1,722 | $1,650 | $1,795 |
West Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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There are currently 50 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
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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11736 S Vermont Ave. | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
1731 - 1745 W. 120th St. | 2B/1B | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1731 - 1745 W. 120th St. | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
11251 S Mariposa Ave, Unit 11251 | 11251 S Mariposa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
11736 S Vermont Ave. | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Athens, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #159
Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA 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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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