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West Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Los Angeles Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Sawtelle-1661 in the Sawtelle neighborhood priced from $1,195. Westwood Plaza Apartments in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sawtelle-1661Apt-BachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
Westwood Plaza ApartmentsBachelor/Shared bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,395
1641 Westgate Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
The AsterFurnished Studio Suite (Co-Living)1BR,1BA$1,595
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,598
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
10577-10579 Ashton Ave10577 1/2Studio,1BA$1,600
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1800 Selby AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $2.38 price per square foot 1633 Malcolm Ave Model at 1633 Malcolm Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,699. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the Floor Plan 33b (Shared Room) Model at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA starting at $1,090 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1633 Malcolm Ave1633 Malcolm Ave3BR,2BA$2.38
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33b (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.73
1515 Colby AveUnit 3074BR,3BA$1.10
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2114BR,3BA$1.06
Barrington Terrace2 bed2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Corinth Ave. ApartmentsCorinth2BR,2BA$2.35
1450 S Barrington AveUnit 1033BR,2BA$1.54
9411 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 94099411 W Olympic Blvd1BR,1BA$2.36
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Comma Barrington4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around West Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Los Angeles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Los Angeles is at Sawtelle-1661 listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Los Angeles Apartment is $1,595 at The Aster.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Los Angeles is starting from $2,104 at Wiseman at Mayfield Swell.

What is the most affordable West Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wiseman at Mayfield Swell and starts from $3,132.

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