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1825 Wilcox Ave
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1825 Wilcox Ave

1825 Wilcox AveHollywood, CA 90028
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Cassil Apartments
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Cassil Apartments

1525 Cassil PlHollywood, CA 90028
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The Carlton Apartments
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The Carlton Apartments

6021 Carlton WayHollywood, CA 90028
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5930 Barton Ave
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5930 Barton Ave

5930 Barton AveHollywood, CA 90038
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1722 Garfield Place
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1722 Garfield Place

1722 Garfield PlHollywood, CA 90028
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property at 116 N Lake St

116 N Lake St

Los AngelesCA90026

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1042 Irolo St

Los AngelesCA90006

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Cheapest Available Hollywood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hollywood, CA is a Studio unit found at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available in the City West neighborhood priced from $750. 926 S Lake St in the McArthur Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hollywood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
926 S Lake St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
1811 Tamarind Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
BeverlyPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath (B)1BR,1BA$900
WiltonCo-living 6 Bed 4 Bath-D1BR,1BA$900
1723 James M Wood BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$950
Lake Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Langdon Park at Hollywood StudiosSTUDIO SAStudio,1BA$1,040
2700 San Marino StBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
St. Moritz Apartments LLCBachelor w CountertopStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hollywood, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hollywood area is the $0.34 price per square foot Condo- 1 bed 1 bath Model at Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Hollywood apartment is the 2209 W 12th St Model at 2209 W 12th St, Unit Apt A starting at $1,175 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Westlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hollywood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino StCondo- 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.34
2209 W 12th St, Unit Apt A2209 W 12th St4BR,1.5BA$0.51
939 1/2 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Unit Sierra Bonita939 1/2 N Sierra Bonita Ave1BR,1BA$1.57
Rodeo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.79
845 S. Kingsley2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.72
Victorian @ 11th Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
448 S Lake St, Unit 13448 S Lake StStudio ,1BA$1.76
4749 ElmwoodUnit 1033BR,2BA$1.36
616 N HobartStudioStudio ,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hollywood, CA

Ranked #2

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 Hollywood, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hollywood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hollywood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hollywood is at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hollywood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hollywood Apartment is $800 at 926 S Lake St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hollywood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hollywood is starting from $1,899 at NASA Living LLC.

What is the most affordable Hollywood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hollywood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4749 Elmwood and starts from $1,150.

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