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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 1 Bed unit found at Casa Serrana priced from $688. Sawtelle-1661 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa SerranaLayout "F"1BR,1BA$688
Sawtelle-1661Apt-BachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
Westwood Plaza ApartmentsBachelor/Shared bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,395
1641 Westgate Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $2.38 price per square foot 1633 Malcolm Ave Model at 1633 Malcolm Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,699. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the Floor Plan 33b (Shared Room) Model at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA starting at $1,090 with a $0.73 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.
1633 Malcolm Ave1633 Malcolm Ave3BR,2BA$2.38
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33b (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.73
Chateau Brentana2 Bdrm2BR,2BA$2.41
1515 Colby AveUnit 3074BR,3BA$1.10
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2114BR,3BA$1.06
Barrington Terrace2 bed2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Corinth Ave. ApartmentsCorinth2BR,2BA$2.35
1450 S Barrington AveUnit PH33BR,2BA$1.50
9411 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 94099411 W Olympic Blvd1BR,1BA$2.36
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Los Angeles

What type of rentals are currently available in West Los Angeles?

There are currently 5716 Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $688 to $19,500. There are also 723 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Los Angeles ranging from $850 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Los Angeles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Los Angeles ranges from $850 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $30,245.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Los Angeles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Los Angeles range from $1,025 to $14,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

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