Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (275 Rentals)

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property at 515 Landfair Ave

$1,627 - $1,683

14 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 7

515 Landfair Ave

Los AngelesCA90024

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West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Westwood Plaza Apartments priced from $1,050. Palms Caribbean Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Plaza ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
Palms Caribbean ApartmentsEfficiency With No Kitchen Or ParkingStudio,1BA$1,295
1661 Sawtelle BlvdBachelorStudio,1BA$1,295
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3044BR,3BA$1,305
3667 Overland Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,380
The CloverSS-220Studio,$1,400
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,450
Luxe EastSS-190Studio,1BA$1,495
3721 Midvale AveStudio #5Studio,1BA$1,495
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2+2.5 Model at 11263 Mississippi Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the 2 Bedroom Plus Den Model at Eastborne Avenue Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11263 Mississippi Ave2+2.52BR,2.5BA$2.05
Eastborne Avenue Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,2BA$2.33
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3154BR,3BA$1.06
1515 Colby AveUnit PH153BR,3BA$1.29
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
Comma Barrington Co-LivingCo-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.56
2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 1012680 S Barrington Ave1BR,1BA$2.31
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio ,1BA$2.29

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Los Angeles, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Los Angeles Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Los Angeles?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Los Angeles is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Los Angeles?

The cheapest apartment in West Los Angeles is 3667 Overland Ave which is listed at $1,380, while the average apartment in West Los Angeles costs $5,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Los Angeles?

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 168 regular apartments in West Los Angeles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Los Angeles?

Cheap apartments in West Los Angeles have an average cost of $887 which is $4,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Los Angeles.

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