
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Center Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,075 (161 Rentals)


135 N New Hampshire Ave

Wilton by Category

4156 Rosewood Ave

3900 Ingraham Apartment

111 N Normandie Ave

341 S Western Ave

The Monroe at Virgil Village

Westmoreland

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3190 W 7th St, Unit 31

Park Virgil

127 N Edgemont St

187 S Oxford Ave

Mariposa Apartments

418 S. Normandie Ave

245 South Serrano Ave

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Virgil Square

435 S Mariposa Ave
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2928 Leeward Ave, Unit 104, Unit 104

201 Normandie Ave, Unit 13

400 S Berendo St, Unit 207

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123 Mariposa N Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10

Del Rosario California LLC

455 S. Catalina

229 S Mariposa Ave

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171 Virgil S Ave, Unit 109, Unit 109

515 S Kingsley Dr
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4129 Monroe St, Unit 1/2

200 S Vendome St

4565 Oakwood Ave

539 S Serrano Ave

Villa Shatto Apartments

Edgemont Apartments

Playa Palms Apartments LLC

149 N Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204

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516-522 N Normandie Ave
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401 S Ardmore Ave

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553 S St Andrews Pl

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Sheraton Town House

2975 Leeward Apartments

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335 S Berendo St

Habitat Apartments

Bryson Legacy
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Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Center Studio Apartments | $1,881 | $900 | $4,450 |
Wilshire Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,075 | $4,845 |
| Wilshire Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,806 | $3,255 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $3,795 | $6,745 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #16
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA
Alexandria Avenue Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire Center is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Center?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Center is Beverly by Category which is listed at $1,011, while the average apartment in Wilshire Center costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire Center?
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 34 regular apartments in Wilshire Center 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 Wilshire Center?
Cheap apartments in Wilshire Center have an average cost of $813 which is $3,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire Center.
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