Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (75 Rentals)

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650 Landfair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 Landfair Ave

650 Landfair AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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Sterling Wilshire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Wilshire

10717 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90024
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11330 Ohio Ave
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11330 Ohio Ave

11330 Ohio AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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454-464 Kelton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

454-464 Kelton Ave

454-464 Kelton AveLos Angeles, CA 90024

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1810 Prosser Ave
Studio Apartments

1810 Prosser Ave

1810 Prosser AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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DARL1161
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DARL1161

11615 Darlington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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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 Wilshire Margot priced from $1,395. Darlington Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,395
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Brentfair TowersBachelor Studio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,575
1800 Selby AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
AcaciaFurnished Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,695
624 Hilgard AveSingle Occupancy1BR,1BA$1,695
945 Gayley, IncEfficiencyStudio,$1,699
1953 Overland Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,750
FREE RENT! STUNNING SINGLE - LOS ANGELES!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BATH Model at Chateau Barry Apartments in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 10682 Kinnard Ave Model at 10682 Kinnard Ave, Unit 10682 starting at $4,595 with a $2.19 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.
Chateau Barry Apartments3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$2.13
10682 Kinnard Ave, Unit 1068210682 Kinnard Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33b (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.73
Chateau Brentana2 Bdrm2BR,2BA$2.41
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2034BR,3BA$1.08
Barrington Terrace2 bed2BR,1.5BA$2.26
1371 S. Beverly Glen Blvd.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.33
2201 Beverly Glen Blvd.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.33
1637 Veteran Ave, Unit 31637 Veteran Ave1BR,1BA$2.37
1223 Federal Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35

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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.

Getting Around the Westwood Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,765.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is 624 Hilgard Ave which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $5,587.

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 16 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 $895 which is $4,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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