
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA from $500 (224 Rentals)
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Westwood Plaza Apartments

Wilshire Margot

Beloit Receivership

1626 Barry Ave

The Aster

515 Landfair Ave
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1275 Federal Ave

10577-10579 Ashton Ave

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

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West Park Village

11659 Mayfield Ave
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1353 S. Carmelina Ave (UDA08)

10438 Santa Monica Blvd

Park West Terrace

Ocean Park Boulevard

1736 1/2 Kelton Ave

ARC Westwood

11645 Montana Ave

Cypress Co-Living

10535 National Blvd, Unit 6

1233 22nd St, Unit 1233 unit b studio
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Palms Caribbean Apartments

10340-10360 Bellwood Ave

Midvale Court Apartments Westwood

10639 1/2 Ayres Ave, Unit 10639 12

1594 Manning Ave, Unit 1594.5

Brent Manor

11628 Mayfield Ave
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Diamond Head Apartments

Westwood Villa

11738 Goshen Ave

Brentfair Towers

3432-3434 S Centinela Ave, Unit 34 05

2136 Colby Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Los Angeles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,627 | $1,295 | $6,055 |
West Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $1,095 | $7,800 |
West Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,433 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
West Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,236 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
West Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
West Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,189 | $1,766 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sawtelle-1661 | Apt-Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Westwood Plaza Apartments | Bachelor/Shared bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Wilshire Margot | Furnished Co-Living Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
1641 Westgate Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
The Aster | Furnished Studio Suite (Co-Living) | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
1626 Barry Ave | ZERO | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
1275 Federal Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Darlington Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
1800 Selby Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA and Nearby
As of August 03, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1633 Malcolm Ave | 1633 Malcolm Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA | Floor Plan 33b (Shared Room) | 7BR,3BA | $0.73 |
1515 Colby Ave | Unit 307 | 4BR,3BA | $1.10 |
1539 Beloit Ave | Unit 211 | 4BR,3BA | $1.06 |
Barrington Terrace | 2 bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
Corinth Ave. Apartments | Corinth | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
1450 S Barrington Ave | Unit 103 | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
9411 W Olympic Blvd, Unit 9409 | 9411 W Olympic Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Comma Barrington | 4BR/2BA - Freeway | 4BR,2BA | $1.61 |
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Ranked #26
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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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