Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Westlake Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA (77 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Westlake area of Los Angeles with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Inspire Echo Park
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$1,849 - $6,182Special Offer
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Inspire Echo Park

355 Glendale BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90026
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THEA at Metropolis
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$2,754 - $22,507
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$2,754 - $22,507

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THEA at Metropolis

1000 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Circa LA
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$2,635 - $23,345
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$2,635 - $23,345

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Circa LA

1200 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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888 at Grand Hope Park
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$2,199 - $7,989Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy 8 weeks FREE rent when you make 888 at Grand Hope Park your new home! Offer valid for select units on 12-18 month lease
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888 at Grand Hope Park

888 S Hope StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Josephine DTLA
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$2,403 - $5,800Special Offer
2 Months Free Get FREE Parking + Up to 10 Weeks FREE on select units! Tour today and unlock exclusive $1500 Look & Lease Specials.
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Josephine DTLA

801 S Hope StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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TENTEN WILSHIRE
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$2,500 - $8,100Special Offer
Specials 6 Weeks Free + Limited Time Specials: TENTEN Wilshire From $2,500* Studios from $2,500 (normal price $3,283)* 1-Bedroom from $2,750
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TENTEN WILSHIRE

1010 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017
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OLiVE DTLA
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$1,992 - $4,444Special Offer
Discounts Lease within 48 hours of your initial tour and move in by July 15th to receive $500 OFF on select units! Terms and conditions appl
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OLiVE DTLA

1243 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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1915 Park
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$2,350 - $5,325Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 10 Weeks Free Rent + $500 when you look and lease in 72 hours! See Leasing for Details. Call to learn more today.
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1915 Park

1915 Park AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90026
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West 5th LA
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$2,364 - $3,624
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$2,364 - $3,624

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West 5th LA

1441 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90071
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The Hummingbird LA - Brand New
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$1,875 - $2,595Special Offer
2 Months Free Now offering 2 months free! Jr/Studio starting at $1771 1 bed starting at $2175 (Prices shown after 2 months free taken off on
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The Hummingbird LA - Brand New

139 Occidental BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Belle on Bev
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$2,031 - $6,852Special Offer
Specials Move in. Save Big. Get up to 6 Weeks free. *Restrictions Apply, on select floorplans only*
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Belle on Bev

1800 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Silva
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$2,593 - $6,393Special Offer
Specials Live Large, Save Big at Silva. Up to 6 Weeks Free + $1,000 Look & Lease! Book Your Tour Today!
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Silva

235 N Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90004
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Beaudry
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$2,872 - $9,456
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$2,872 - $9,456

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Beaudry

960 W 7th StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Kurve
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$2,104 - $25,371
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$2,104 - $25,371

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Kurve

2801 Sunset PlLos Angeles, CA 90005
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Onyx
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$1,745 - $2,634Special Offer
1 Month Free 6 weeks free on select studios and 4 weeks free on select one bedrooms! *Restrictions apply. Contact the leasing team for detai
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Onyx

424 W Pico BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90015
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1133 S Hope St
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$3,745 - $7,815Special Offer
Specials Get Up to 2 Months Free to selected units (effective rent listed) — Offer Ends 7/15
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1133 S Hope St

1133 S Hope StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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Apex and Alina
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$2,475 - $5,717Special Offer
3 Months Free Lease today and enjoy up to 12 weeks free at Apex & Alina. Experience refined DTLA living with modern interiors, curated ameni
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Apex and Alina

700 W 9th StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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AVEN
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$2,545 - $11,889Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 10 Weeks FREE on Select Units! *Restrictions apply. Contact the leasing office for details.
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AVEN

1120 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90015
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Wilco
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$1,688 - $3,627Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 8 Weeks Free + $1,000 Look & Lease* *Restrictions apply, please call for details.
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Wilco

2525 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Be DTLA
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$2,214 - $4,554
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$2,214 - $4,554

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Be DTLA

1120 W 6th StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Verdosa
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$2,812 - $5,812
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Verdosa

705 W 9th StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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The Rosenell
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$1,800 - $3,045Special Offer
1 Month Free One month free on a 13 month lease for all qualified move ins! Rental prices shown are net effective and already include all cu
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The Rosenell

433 Rosenell TerLos Angeles, CA 90026
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Figueroa Eight
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$3,443 - $14,056Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive up to 12 Weeks free rent + $2,000 look and lease special!
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Figueroa Eight

744 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Atlas
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$1,624 - $5,357Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 2 months FREE on a 15 month lease + $2000 Look & Lease Bonus (Apply same day & sign within 24 hrs). *Price listed alread
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Atlas

2500 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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The Piero
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$1,940 - $4,892Special Offer
2 Months Free 2 MONTHS FREE ON A 12 MONTH LEASE & 50% OFF SECURITY DEPOSIT O.A.C.
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The Piero

609 St Paul AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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The Asbury Apartments
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$1,095 - $1,704Special Offer
1 Month Free Short-term leases (4+ months) available. Standard-term leases (12+ months) available + 1 month free move in special. LAST MONTH
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The Asbury Apartments

2505 W 6th StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Park Wilshire
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$1,335 - $1,485Special Offer
Specials Second month free on approved applications! Look and lease special: 12 months free utilities when completing an application same da
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Park Wilshire

2424 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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MEDICI
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$1,700 - $5,340Special Offer
2 Months Free 2 MONTHS FREE ON A 12 MONTH LEASE & 50% OFF SECURITY DEPOSIT O.A.C.
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MEDICI

725 S Bixel StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Landmark Towers
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$1,245 - $1,995Special Offer
1 Month Free Short-term leases (4+ months) available. Standard-term leases (12+ months) available + 1 month free move in special. LAST MONTH
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Landmark Towers

744 Beacon AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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E on Hoover
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$2,230Special Offer
Specials Advertised Rate on Select Units is After Concession has been Taken into Consideration. Open House Sundays, from 9am to 5pm.
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E on Hoover

1157 S Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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Onyx154 Apartments
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$2,300 - $3,100Special Offer
2 Months Free Limited-Time Rent Special! Up to 2 Months Free Rent on select units with a 12- to 14-month lease term. Look & Lease Bonus: Rec
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Onyx154 Apartments

154-160 S Occidental BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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The Met
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$1,820 - $3,267Special Offer
Specials One Month Free Base Rent!* Move-in by 7/15/26, 12-month lease term. *Restrictions apply. Contact leasing team for details.
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The Met

950 S Flower StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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Wilshire Valencia
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$2,165 - $4,076Special Offer
2 Months Free 2 Months Free! * *Restrictions and Terms Apply. Contact Leasing Team for Details.
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Wilshire Valencia

1515 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Rampart Village Villas
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$2,295 - $2,395Special Offer
1 Month Free Short-term leases (4+ months) available. Standard-term leases (12+ months) available + 1 month free move in special. LAST MONTH
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Rampart Village Villas

356 S Rampart BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Arancia
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$1,788 - $3,200Special Offer
Specials Please inquire about our current promotions and special offers.
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Arancia

3001 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90057
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WREN
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$1,843 - $6,281Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited Time Special - Up to 4 Weeks FREE if you move in within 30 days! *Restrictions Apply. Contact the leasing office for de
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WREN

1230 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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B & B Apartments
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$2,068Special Offer
Specials 1 Month and a Half Free on Approved Credit on a 12 month lease. The concession will be applied on the 2nd through 12th month of the
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B & B Apartments

924 S Carondelet StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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Hilltop Lofts
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$1,475Special Offer
1 Month Free Short-term leases (4+ months) available. Standard-term leases (12+ months) available + 1 month free move in special. LAST MONTH
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Hilltop Lofts

403 S Alvarado StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Coronado Residences
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$1,750 - $3,937Special Offer
Specials Advertised rent reflects the net effective rate with the rent special included. The special will be applied as a monthly credit thr
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Coronado Residences

825 S Coronado StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Alvarado House
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$2,150 - $2,550Special Offer
Specials Receive up to 2 months FREE on 14-month leases on select units. No Application Fee when you apply within 72 hours! Must move in by
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Alvarado House

222 N Alvarado StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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Westlake, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Top Los Angeles Apartments in the Westlake Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 07-10-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Westlake, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

888 at Grand Hope Park

Enjoy 8 weeks FREE rent when you make 888 at Grand Hope Park your new home! Offer valid for select units on 12-18 month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 07-10-2026

Parkview Living

4 weeks free on select units! Call to schedule a tour Today!Expires 07-11-2026

West 5th LA

Up to 1 Month Free Base Rent! *Base Rent. Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 07-11-2026

AVEN

Up to 10 Weeks FREE on Select Units! *Restrictions apply. Contact the leasing office for details.Expires 07-11-2026

Apex and Alina

Lease today and enjoy up to 12 weeks free at Apex & Alina. Experience refined DTLA living with modern interiors, curated amenities, and unbeatable convenience — now with an exceptional offer to match!Expires 07-11-2026

THEA at Metropolis

Up to 8 Weeks Free + Up to $2,000 Look & Lease Bonus!* Includes a $1,000 Look & Lease Bonus when you apply within 24 hours of your tour, plus an additional $1,000 bonus when you apply in the leasing office. *Base rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded. Restrictions apply. Please call for details.Expires 07-11-2026

Onyx

6 weeks free on select studios and 4 weeks free on select one bedrooms! *Restrictions apply. Contact the leasing team for details.Expires 07-11-2026

Bahay

Welcome to Bahay Apartments! Schedule a Tour Today!Expires 07-11-2026

The Collective

1 Month Free with a 12 Month Lease on Select Units!Expires 07-11-2026

422 South Lake

24-Hour Look & Lease Special for New Residents: Receive 6 weeks free when you sign a 12-month lease *Restrictions Apply. Please reach out to the Leasing Team for more details.Expires 07-11-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Westlake, CA

Specials updated: 07-10-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Westlake, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

B & B Apartments

1 Month and a Half Free on Approved Credit on a 12 month lease. The concession will be applied on the 2nd through 12th month of the lease. 6 Month Lease Available at the Base Rent. 650 Minimum CREDIT AND 2.5X Monthly Gross INCOME IS REQUIRED (Paystubs and Bank Statements Needed) No Special if Guarantor Is Needed for Approval.Expires 07-31-2026

MEDICI

2 MONTHS FREE ON A 12 MONTH LEASE & 50% OFF SECURITY DEPOSIT O.A.C.Expires 07-31-2026

The Piero

2 MONTHS FREE ON A 12 MONTH LEASE & 50% OFF SECURITY DEPOSIT O.A.C.Expires 07-31-2026

Lafayette Park Apartments

**** 1 month free when you sign up for a 12 month lease**** please call to inquireExpires 09-01-2026

Lafayette Towers Apartment

***** 1 month free. Please call to inquire*****Expires 08-31-2026

3 Witmer Way LLC

Short-term leases (4+ months) available. Standard-term leases (12+ months) available + 1 month free move in special. LAST MONTH FREE for Qualified ApplicantsExpires 09-01-2026

Landmark Towers

Short-term leases (4+ months) available. Standard-term leases (12+ months) available + 1 month free move in special. LAST MONTH FREE for Qualified ApplicantsExpires 12-31-2026

Ansonia Apartments

**** One month free on a 1 year lease ****Expires 10-01-2026

Atlas

Up to 2 months FREE on a 15 month lease + $2000 Look & Lease Bonus (Apply same day & sign within 24 hrs). *Price listed already includes the discount evenly applied.Expires 07-31-2026

Coronado Residences

Advertised rent reflects the net effective rate with the rent special included. The special will be applied as a monthly credit throughout the lease term.Expires 07-11-2026

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Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Westlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Westlake?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Westlake is at 807 S Flower St listed at $645.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Westlake Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Westlake is $3,595.

What is the largest Rent Specials Westlake Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Westlake is a 3,984 square feet unit starting from $2,635 at Circa LA.

What is the average size for Westlake Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Westlake is currently at 529 sq ft.

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