Cheap Apartments for Rent near West Athens, CA from $1,317 (30 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available West Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Athens, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,317. Rosecrans in the North Gardena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,317
RosecransStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL...Studio,1BA$1,425
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,549
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$1,565
3636 W Imperial HwyStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1314-1318 W 94th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,825
Gardena Capri1+11BR,1BA$1,862

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA and Nearby

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $1.97 price per square foot Maya Town Homes -3 Model at Maya Town Homes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,263. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chadron Terrace Garden starting at $2,750 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Hollypark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.97
Chadron Terrace Garden2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
El Capistrano2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
3638 W 113th St2B/1B2BR,1BA$2.66
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Greystone2 Bedroom + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.73
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$2.14
Gardena Capri1+11BR,1BA$2.66
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.38

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