Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (255 Rentals)

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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 Tabor-10121 priced from $1,350. Palms Caribbean Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tabor-10121BACH,1BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Palms Caribbean ApartmentsEfficiency With No Kitchen Or ParkingStudio,1BA$1,350
MV by CLG ( + Coliving)Co-living Prvt suite Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,352
Vinton-3435BACH,1BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Beloit Receivership# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
10608 Santa Monica Blvd.3 bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$1,500
10340-10360 Bellwood Ave107Studio,1BA$1,550
945 Gayley, IncEfficiencyStudio,$1,550
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $1.49 price per square foot 438 Smithwood Dr Model at 438 Smithwood Dr, Unit a in the in the Rodeo Drive neighborhood starting from $5,950. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the 3 B 2 Bath #1 Model at 1246 Brockton Ave starting at $3,199 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Brentwood 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.
438 Smithwood Dr, Unit a438 Smithwood Dr3BR,2BA$1.49
1246 Brockton Ave3 B 2 Bath #13BR,2BA$2.13
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
10608 Santa Monica Blvd.3 bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$1.12
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2034BR,3BA$1.23
1223 Federal Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.33
3813 Prospect Ave2 BR2BR,1BA$2.23
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Comma Barrington4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.51
Cheviot House1Bedroom and 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.28

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West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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.

Getting Around the West Los Angeles Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $5,280.

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 125 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 $753 which is $4,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Los Angeles.

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