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729 S Union Ave

Los AngelesCA90017

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2529 4th St

Los AngelesCA90057

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Westlake, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$845
926 S Lake StStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Arthur Emery ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Royal VikingStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,145
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
447 S. Rampart Blvd - Studio & 1 BedroomZEROStudio,1BA$1,187
427 S Alvarado StStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1135 S Lake St Model at 1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Chateau Nob Hill Apartments starting at $1,748 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the McArthur Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake1135 S Lake St2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Lakeview Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.10
Crystal House Apartments1 BD/ 1BA1BR,1BA$2.06
Gas Company LoftsStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$2.04
1341 S Union Ave, Unit 41341 S Union Ave1BR,1BA$2.37
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
916 Carondelet1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Wicklow CommonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
415 S Grand View St, Unit Grand View415 S Grand View StStudio ,1BA$2.28

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Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Los Angeles. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westlake is at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available listed at $845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westlake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westlake is starting from $2,100 at Lakeview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 215-225 Lucas Ave and starts from $2,699.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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