Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA from $300 (1,269 Rentals)

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934 S Lake St
$8501 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

934 S Lake St

Los Angeles, CA 90006
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946 S Carondelet StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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1259 W 36th Pl
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1259 W 36th Pl

1259 W 36th PlLos Angeles, CA 90007
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3423 W 58th St
$1,0004 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 4

3423 W 58th St

Los Angeles, CA 90043
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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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3710 Mckenzie Ave
$1,1004 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

3710 Mckenzie Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90032
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Toberman
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from $1,150Studio Apartments Available Now

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1411-1417 S Toberman StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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1740 1/2 S New England St
$1,1604 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 28

1740 1/2 S New England St

Los Angeles, CA 90006
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The Kansas
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from $1,192Studio Apartments Available Feb 18

The Kansas

4215 S Kansas AveLos Angeles, CA 90037
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2529 4th St
$1,249Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

2529 4th St

Los Angeles, CA 90057
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2743 San Marino StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Los Angeles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Los Angeles is at Western Station listed at $655.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Angeles Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Los Angeles is starting from $1,050 at Mel Mar Go Apartments.

What is the most affordable Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Element by Stuho and starts from $1,035.

Expert Rental Resources

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Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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