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1637 Berkeley St

Palms Caribbean Apartments

547 Gayley Avenue

Wilshire Margot

1775 Beloit Ave

Casablanca West Apartments

945 Gayley, Inc

Olive Co-Living

1519 Armacost Ave
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3544 S Centinela Ave, Unit 22

10340-10360 Bellwood Ave

Cypress Co-Living

515 Landfair Ave

206 N Beverly Park, Unit 104

The Aster

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1434 Santa Monica Blvd

Luxe East

626-628 Midvale Ave
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11017 Strathmore Drive, Los Angeles

11645 Chenault St & 11625 Montana Ave.

Acacia

1371 S. Beverly Glen Blvd.

Ashewood

3537 Clarington Ave

10535 National Blvd

Santa Monica Biltmore

1731 Pico Blvd

11659 Mayfield Ave
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Federal Luxury Investments LLC

427 N Doheny Dr

1444 15th St, Unit 8

10908 Rose Ave

ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished by RH

1969 Benecia Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

12222-12226 Ohio Ave

1517 11th St

1736 1/2 Kelton Ave

Casa De Vida
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9712 Cresta Dr, Unit B, Unit B

Brent Manor

Westwood Villa

Midvale Court Apartments Westwood

Rexford Drive Apartments

11680 Ohio Ave

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1722 S Barrington Ave, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

11317 Iowa Ave

11173 Charnock Rd.

1760-1766 Malcolm Ave
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West Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Los Angeles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,461 | $1,295 | $4,000 |
| West Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,957 | $1,300 | $6,250 |
| West Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| West Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,080 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| West Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| West Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,135 | $8,952 |
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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 Palms Caribbean Apartments in the Studio Village neighborhood priced from $1,295. 547 Gayley Avenue in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palms Caribbean Apartments | Efficiency With No Kitchen Or Parking | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 547 Gayley Avenue | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1515 Colby Ave | Unit 103 | 4BR,3BA | $1,392 |
| Wilshire Margot | Furnished Co-Living Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 1775 Beloit Ave | # 02A | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1825 S. Beloit Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 1275 Federal Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
| 945 Gayley, Inc | Efficiency | Studio, | $1,550 |
| 1519 Armacost Ave | #8 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA and Nearby
As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2+2.5 Model at 11263 Mississippi Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) Model at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA starting at $1,090 with a $0.77 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11263 Mississippi Ave | 2+2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA | Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) | 7BR,3BA | $0.77 |
| 1620 South Bentley Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 1539 Beloit Ave | Unit PH14 | 4BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| 11260 Westminster Ave | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 1815 Greenfield Ave | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 10006 Palms Blvd | ! Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 411 Kelton Ave, Unit 132 | 411 Kelton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Comma Barrington Co-Living | Co-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Olive Co-Living | Furnished Co-Living Studio Suite | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 Palms Caribbean Apartments listed at $1,295.
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 $1,300 at 547 Gayley Avenue.
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 $2,200 at The Gorham Apartments.
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 The Gorham Apartments and starts from $3,000.
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