Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA from $300 (148 Rentals)

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5100 W Washington Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5100 W Washington Blvd

5100 W Washington BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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1444 W. 28th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1444 W. 28th St

1444 W 28th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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8123 Sepulveda Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8123 Sepulveda Blvd

8123 Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90045
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Hansen Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hansen Village

11821 Foothill BlvdLos Angeles, CA 91342
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1220 S Olive St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1220 S Olive St

1220 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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Coronel Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Village

935 S Boyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90023
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5047 Franklin Ave
Studio Apartments

5047 Franklin Ave

5047 Franklin AveLos Angeles, CA 90027
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The Sinclair LA
Studio Apartments

The Sinclair LA

2208 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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The Barclay Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barclay Apartments

706 S Normandie AveLos Angeles, CA 90005
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1916 Crenshaw Blvd
Studio Apartments

1916 Crenshaw Blvd

1916 Crenshaw BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90016
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2622 Brighton Ave
Studio Apartments

2622 Brighton Ave

2622 Brighton AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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The Wilshire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Wilshire Apartments

401 S Kenmore AveLos Angeles, CA 90020
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The Fontenoy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Fontenoy

1811 Whitley AveLos Angeles, CA 90028
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Sterling Wilshire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Wilshire

10717 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90024
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5716 Lexington Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5716 Lexington Ave

5716 Lexington AveLos Angeles, CA 90038
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USC Portland House
Studio Apartments

USC Portland House

2625 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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227 E 52nd St
Studio Apartments

227 E 52nd St

227 E 52nd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1516 S Hope St
Studio Apartments

1516 S Hope St

1516 S Hope StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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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

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 $950.

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 $4,622.

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 4,862 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 $744 which is $3,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Angeles.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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