1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA (26,990 Rentals)

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Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 03, 2025

There are currently 38018 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Los Angeles, CA that range in price from $645 to $18,896. Southeast Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles and Historic Core are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Los Angeles with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Southeast Los Angeles1259$2,677$645
Downtown Los Angeles907$2,841$645
Historic Core664$2,864$645
Old Bank District653$2,880$645
East Hollywood614$2,804$982
Hollywood604$2,665$982
El Pueblo508$2,928$1,260
New Downtown473$2,782$645
Jewelry District472$2,782$645
Aliso Village467$3,128$2,000

Largest Available Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Los Angeles, CA is found at Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St in the Wilshire neighborhood and is 6,970 square feet priced from $2,400. Spring Tower Lofts in the City West neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,300 square feet and currently listed start at $3,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Los Angeles:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino StCondo- 1 bed 1 bath6,970 Sq Ft$2,400
Spring Tower LoftsLive/Work Loft - 2C2,300 Sq Ft$3,800
The AlfredA9 - Townhome2,052 Sq Ft$12,995
Fusion HollywoodSK12,038 Sq Ft$5,627
ElmView Residences1 Bed, 1.5 baths2,000 Sq Ft$6,499
The Mercantile Lofts1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 71,861 Sq Ft$2,848
Jaide Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1,741 Sq Ft$4,130

Cheapest Available Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Los Angeles, CA is the 1B/1B Model starting from $645 at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood. The second most affordable Los Angeles 1 Bedroom is the Co-living 6 Bed 4 Bath-D Model at Wilton starting at $900 in the Wilshire Center neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Los Angeles is currently $2,864. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Los Angeles:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B$645
WiltonCo-living 6 Bed 4 Bath-D$900
BeverlyPrivate Room in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath (B)$900
Inglewood Flats1x1$929
926 S Lake St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,000
CentinelaPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - B$1,094
MelrosePrivate Bedroom in a shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - C$1,150
MattesonPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D$1,175
Grand Plaza Senior Apartments1 Bedroom$1,179

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Los Angeles Overview

The City of Los Angeles, popularly known by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in the state of California, United States. This beautiful and vibrant city boasts excitement and offers many options in Los Angeles rentals from cheap apartments to high end luxury homes fit for celebrity life that all make it one of the best locations to settle on the west coast. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles is not only known as the entertainment capital of the American industry, but also as that of the world. L.A. boasts of a great ethnic diversity, an expansive metropolis, a great heritage displayed in over 100 museums, and a Mediterranean climate that makes it a paradise of great weather. Los Angeles is the place to be. In fact, L.A. is the only North American city that prides itself for hosting the Summer Olympics twice.

Why live in Los Angeles, CA?

L.A. is one of the best places to settle and live in. Life in apartments here is comfortable and affordable. Asides from the great weather that the residents of L.A. enjoy all-year through, there are plenty other factors that will draw you here. One is that L.A. is full of culture. There is a vibrant musical culture, thriving arts scene, film industry and of course television. Here, you will pretty much see any of your favorite bands or artist performing live. You even get the chance to see some acts before they become mega stars. L.A. also gives you unlimited access to fresh produce, high quality food, and exceptional restaurants of all types.

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Getting Around Los Angeles, CA

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83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Los Angeles with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Los Angeles is at 807 S Flower St listed at $645.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Los Angeles is $2,864.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Los Angeles is a 6,970 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St.

What is the average size for Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Los Angeles is currently 631 sq ft.

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