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property at 1513 W 12th Pl

$1,190

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1513 W 12th Pl
Los AngelesCA90015
property at 2121 James M Wood Blvd

$1,210

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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2121 James M Wood Blvd
Los AngelesCA90006

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property at 1751 N New Hampshire Ave

$1,250

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1751 N New Hampshire Ave

Los AngelesCA90027

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Silver Lake, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Silver Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Silver Lake, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood priced from $645. Sawyer in the Wilshire Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $687. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Silver Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
SawyerA1-11BR,1BA$687
Olympic HotelModel AStudio,1BA$832
The Sinclair LAModel DStudio,1BA$832
St. Andrews Place ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$900
The Charleston Apartments- Great Studio and One Bedroom Apartment Home for Rent Near Downtown LA!0 Bed/1 Bath BStudio,1BA$995
The Rayfield ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,015
Ansonia Apartmentsbachelor/ no kitchenStudio,1BA$1,075
526 S Union Avenue0+1Studio,1BA$1,095
car9460BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver Lake, CA and Nearby

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Silver Lake area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3bed Model at 611 Virgil Village in the in the Wilshire Center neighborhood starting from $3,443. The second greatest value Silver Lake apartment is the 2006 N Commonwealth Ave Model at 2006 N Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2008 12 starting at $2,900 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Silver Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
611 Virgil Village3bed3BR,3BA$1.91
2006 N Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2008 122006 N Commonwealth Ave2BR,1BA$1.93
720 Bartlett St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
845 S Kingsley Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
311 S New Hampshire Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.92
314 S Manhattan Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
5425 Santa Monica Blvd1Bd, 1Ba1BR,1BA$1.87
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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Silver Lake, CA

Ranked #10

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Silver Lake?

There are currently 8766 Apartments for Rent in Silver Lake, CA with pricing that ranges from $601 to $25,607. There are also 422 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Silver Lake ranging from $962 to $65,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Silver Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Silver Lake ranges from $962 to $65,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,238.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Silver Lake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Silver Lake range from $2,137 to $25,607, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,365.

Expert Rental Resources

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