Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (263 Rentals)

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11290 Ohio Ave, Unit 01
$1,595
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$1,595
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11290 Ohio Ave, Unit 01

11290 Ohio AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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$1,627 - $1,683

14 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 7

515 Landfair Ave

Los AngelesCA90024

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9730 Regent St, Unit #3
$1,700
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9730 Regent St, Unit #3

9730 Regent StLos Angeles, CA 90034
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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
10121 Tabor StStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
MV by CLG ( + Coliving)Shared apartment - Prvt suite Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,352
3351 Vinton AveBarchelorStudio,1BA$1,395
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,450
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Beloit Receivership# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
Casablanca West ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,525
10340-10360 Bellwood Ave134Studio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $2.25 price per square foot 4 Bed 3 Bath Model at 11515 Ohio Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,490. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) Model at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA starting at $1,090 with a $0.77 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.
11515 Ohio Ave4 Bed 3 Bath4BR,3BA$2.25
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH124BR,3BA$1.17
11061 Missouri Ave, Unit 311061 Missouri Ave3BR,2BA$1.16
1848 12th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
1815 Greenfield Ave2Bd/1Ba2BR,1BA$2.31
10786 Missouri Ave61BR,1BA$2.40
Comma Barrington Co-Living4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.51
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio ,1BA$2.29

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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 $1,550.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Los Angeles is Beloit Receivership which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in West Los Angeles costs $10,000.

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 138 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 $778 which is $9,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Los Angeles.

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