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Cheapest Available Los Angeles County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Angeles County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood priced from $645. The Cabrillo (shared restroom) in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Angeles County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
The Cabrillo (shared restroom)Studio with Shared RestroomStudio,$799
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$845
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$862
St. Andrews Place ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$900
Valley Village1x11BR,1BA$927
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$939
1101 S Norton AveStudioStudio,1BA$950
MIXC at 1333Nano Suite1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles County, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Angeles County area is the $0.17 price per square foot 1717 N Mariposa Ave Model at 1717 N Mariposa Ave, Unit Mariposa in the in the Griffith Park neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Los Angeles County apartment is the 6307 Miramonte Blvd Model at 6307 Miramonte Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Angeles County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1717 N Mariposa Ave, Unit Mariposa1717 N Mariposa AveStudio ,1BA$0.17
6307 Miramonte Blvd, Unit 26307 Miramonte Blvd4BR,2BA$0.75
Haven Coliving - PenmarColiving4BR,4BA$0.26
1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 11500 Arapahoe St3BR,3BA$0.23
1711 Miramar St1711 Miramar St1BR,1BA$0.90
1224 W 37th Pl Student HousingPrivate room at 1226 W37th Pl1BR,1BA$0.57
Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments)Lotus5BR,5BA$0.72
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - D1BR,1BA$0.69
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Angeles County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Los Angeles County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Angeles County is under $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Angeles County?

The cheapest apartment in Los Angeles County is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Los Angeles County costs $3,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Angeles County?

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 857 regular apartments in Los Angeles County 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 Los Angeles County?

Cheap apartments in Los Angeles County have an average cost of $773 which is $3,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles County.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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