
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles County, CA from $300 (1,686 Rentals)
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807 S Flower St

Vivien

7050 Hawthorn – Coliving + Traditional Units

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647 18th St

1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1

1447 E 25th St

Maison's Sierra

1400 Long Beach Blvd

959 S Ardmore Ave
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116 Witmer St

New Genesis Apartments

866 N Edgemont St

866 N Edgemont St

540 Normandie Ave

Inglewood Flats

ML Shepard Manor (55+ Community)

Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available

116 N Lake St

Orion 1192 35th
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558 W Newgrove St

1301 N Mansfield Ave

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7403

St. Andrews Place Apartments

1901 W 6th St

Alexandria Apartments

The Dorms of Torrance

526 S Union Avenue

7129-7135 Stafford Ave

9927 San Antonio Ave
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2201 Via Campo

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518 N 2nd Ave, Unit Apt. B

14836 Archwood St

Valley Village

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11732 Killian St, Unit C

Arminta Square Apartments

Mission Gateway

Arpeggio

625 N New Hampshire Ave

1722 Toberman St
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6050 S Western Ave

505 S Bonnie Brae St

BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE

729 S. Union Ave.

729 S Union Ave

Wilton by Category

1608 W 36th Pl

Toberman

1543 W 37th Pl, Unit 1543 w 37th Pl

The Rayfield Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Angeles County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Studio Apartments | $2,116 | $404 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $645 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $676 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,028 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,736 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $26,157 | $2,190 | $10,000+ |
| Los Angeles County 7 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,085 | $9,800 |
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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. 7050 Hawthorn – Coliving + Traditional Units in the Yucca Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Angeles County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| 7050 Hawthorn – Coliving + Traditional Units | D2 | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
| 647 18th St | Studio Shared Bathrooms | Studio,6BA | $695 |
| Maison's Sierra | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $762 |
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Furnished on Flint | Studio 8 | Studio, | $820 |
| Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Orion 1192 35th | Orion 1192 35th | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles County, CA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Angeles County area is the $0.26 price per square foot Coliving Model at Haven Coliving - Penmar in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Los Angeles County apartment is the 1500 Arapahoe St Model at 1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1 starting at $700 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Westlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Angeles County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Coliving - Penmar | Coliving | 4BR,4BA | $0.26 |
| 1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1 | 1500 Arapahoe St | 3BR,3BA | $0.23 |
| 10626 S. Budlong Ave. | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Co/relate West Adams (Shared Apartments) | Lotus | 5BR,5BA | $0.82 |
| Beverly by Category | Private Room in Shared 6 Bed 5 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Centinela by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Wilton by Category | 501 Private Bedroom 5 Bed 3 Bath i | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA | Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) | 7BR,3BA | $0.77 |
| Maison's Sierra | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,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 $850.
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 $39,995.
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 1,491 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 $2,002 which is $37,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles County.
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