Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA from $645 (516 Rentals)

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Learn about Los Angeles and the best places to live with original content written by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser

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Serrano Apartments
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Serrano Apartments

1536 N Serrano AveLos Angeles, CA 90027
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1036 N Bonnie Brae St
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1036 N Bonnie Brae St

1036 N Bonnie Brae StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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Emerald Terrace
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Emerald Terrace

1345 Emerald DrLos Angeles, CA 90026
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Sheraton Town House
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Sheraton Town House

2961 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90005
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1332 N Vista St
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1332 N Vista St

1332 N Vista StLos Angeles, CA 90046
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Sayre Apartments
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Sayre Apartments

13922 Sayre StLos Angeles, CA 91342
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1444 W. 28th St
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1444 W. 28th St

1444 W 28th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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2837 S Bronson Ave
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2837 S Bronson Ave

2837 S Bronson AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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1511 W 4th
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1511 W 4th

1511 W 4th StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Clarington Apartments
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Clarington Apartments

3742 Clarington AveLos Angeles, CA 90034
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Walk Score®

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Angeles Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Los Angeles?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Angeles is under $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Angeles?

The cheapest apartment in Los Angeles is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Los Angeles costs $4,667.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Angeles?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,333 regular apartments in Los Angeles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Los Angeles?

Cheap apartments in Los Angeles have an average cost of $828 which is $3,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles.

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