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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 Palms Caribbean Apartments priced from $1,350. MV by CLG ( + Coliving) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,352. Here are the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palms Caribbean ApartmentsEfficiency With No Kitchen Or ParkingStudio,1BA$1,350
MV by CLG ( + Coliving)Co-living Prvt suite Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,352
3674 Empire DrSingle1BR,1BA$1,500
Beloit Receivership# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
10608 Santa Monica Blvd.3 bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$1,500
945 Gayley, IncEfficiencyStudio,$1,550
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,567
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,595
1521 Beloit Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,595
Sepulveda CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $0.77 price per square foot Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) Model at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the 11061 Missouri Ave Model at 11061 Missouri Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,599 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Sawtelle 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.
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
11061 Missouri Ave, Unit 311061 Missouri Ave3BR,2BA$1.16
3750 Clarington Ave, Unit 33750 Clarington Ave1BR,1BA$1.46
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2034BR,3BA$1.08
1247 Federal Ave3012BR,2BA$2.17
1440 Barry Ave, Unit 11440 Barry Ave2BR,2BA$2.04
Lido Apartments - 1640 Barry2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.24
3300 Castle Heights Ave1+11BR,1BA$2.19
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Comma Barrington Co-Living4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.51

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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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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 $1,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Los Angeles is 3674 Empire Dr which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in West Los Angeles costs $5,282.

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 143 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 $746 which is $4,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Los Angeles.

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