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property at 515 Landfair Ave

$1,627 - $1,683

14 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 7

515 Landfair Ave

Los AngelesCA90024

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property at 10773 Ashton Ave

$1,658 - $12,360

7 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

10773 Ashton Ave

Los AngelesCA90024

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Westwood, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Westwood Plaza Apartments priced from $1,050. The Clover has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Plaza ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
The CloverSS-200Studio,$1,300
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,450
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
945 Gayley, IncEfficiencyStudio,$1,550
Luxe EastSS-190Studio,1BA$1,595
AcaciaFurnished Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,695
11659 Mayfield AveBright Modern Remodeled SingleStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Plus Den Model at Eastborne Avenue Apartments in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) Model at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA starting at $1,090 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eastborne Avenue Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,2BA$2.53
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH74BR,3BA$0.98
1620 South Bentley Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.44
2245 Beverly Glen Blvd.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.33
1403 Butler Ave, Unit 14031403 Butler Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.48
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
10786 Missouri Ave61BR,1BA$2.40
El Cielito Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
1223 Federal Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.47

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California including Westwood, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is 11738 Goshen Ave which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $5,302.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood?

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 85 regular apartments in Westwood 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 Westwood?

Cheap apartments in Westwood have an average cost of $1,009 which is $4,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

Expert Rental Resources

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