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property at 451 S Harvard Blvd

$1,350 - $1,625

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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451 S Harvard Blvd

Los AngelesCA90020

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Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilshire Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Center area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at St. Andrews Place Apartments priced from $900. The Rayfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Center apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Andrews Place ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$900
The Rayfield ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,015
Wilton by Category204 304 404 504 Private Bedroom 6 Bed 4 Bath D1BR,1BA$1,035
Heliotrope ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Leeward ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Gaylord ApartmentsBachelor ( No Kitchen) Refrigerator IncludedStudio,1BA$1,200
Hollywood Melrose ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,231
563 N Heliotrope DrStudio (R)Studio,1BA$1,245
Hildalgo ElcaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Center, CA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Center area is the $0.54 price per square foot 204 304 404 504 Private Bedroom 6 Bed 4 Bath D Model at Wilton by Category in the in the Wilshire Center neighborhood starting from $1,035. The second greatest value Wilshire Center apartment is the Private Room in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath (A) Model at Beverly by Category starting at $1,231 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Wilshire Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wilton by Category204 304 404 504 Private Bedroom 6 Bed 4 Bath D1BR,1BA$0.54
Beverly by CategoryPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$0.71
3976 W 7th St, Unit .53976 W 7th St2BR,1BA$1.27
310 South Virgil Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.84
311 South New Hampshire Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.82
400 Gramercy1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Normandie 11 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
314 South Manhattan Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.81
Rosewood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
616 N HobartStudioStudio ,1BA$1.16

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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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Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Los Angeles, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Center?

The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Center is Wilton by Category which is listed at $1,035, while the average apartment in Wilshire Center costs $4,556.

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 20 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 $895 which is $3,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire Center.

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