
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (58 Rentals)
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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

1114 W 117th St

1132 W 120th St
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11736 Budlong Ave

11426 S Budlong Ave

11730 S New Hampshire Ave

11530 S Normandie Ave

Vista Pointe

11507 S New Hampshire Ave

11809 Berendo Ave

11710 S Budlong Ave

11707 S Vermont Ave

1124 W 117th St
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857 Laconia Blvd

11724 S Vermont Ave

12112 S Vermont Ave

120th St Apartments

11736 S Vermont Ave

12100 S Vermont Ave

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Westhaven

Academy Hall

12056 S Vermont Ave
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12526 S Western Ave

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Terracina Apartments

11721 S New Hampshire

12003 Berendo Ave

Athens Glen

11254 Berendo Ave

11420 S Budlong Ave

11802 S New Hampshire Ave

11507 S Budlong Ave
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11419-11421 S New Hampshire Ave

11742 S Vermont Ave

El Gardena Park

1930-1936 W El Segundo Blvd

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.
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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 | $1,666 | $1,549 | $1,900 |
| West Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $2,195 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 58 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. 120th St Apartments 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 |
| 120th St Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Normandie | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Normandie in the in the North Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the 1 Bedroom Standard Model at 12036 S Vermont Ave starting at $1,549 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the North Gardena 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 120th St Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Athens Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Athens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Athens Apartment is $1,549 at 12036 S Vermont Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Athens Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Athens is starting from $2,195 at Normandie.
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