
Cheap Homes for Rent in Los Angeles, CA from $500 (224 Rentals)
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232 E 27th St

1635 E 33rd St

2-212 E 29th St

1301 N Kingsley Dr

1447 E 25th St

217 E 29th St

1424 W 37th Dr

2629 W 8th St

10801 Viking Ave
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1996 Virginia Ave

7033 7th St

1819 Arapahoe St

1817 Arapahoe St

7033 7th Ave

12956 Yerba St

647 W 18th St

2739 S Budlong Ave

2826 Darwin Ave

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home
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1238 S Bonnie Brae St, Unit 2nd-Floor Duplex

Private bedroom in 5 bed/5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/5 bath Home

207 W 40th Pl

7619 Neenah St

8622 Valley Flores Dr

5649 Case Ave

5649 Case Ave

269 E 38th St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

5650 Colbath Ave

1130 S Hoover St

5649 Case Ave

4631 Kingswell Ave

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

19438 Lorne St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3 bath Home

5649 Case Ave

Private bedroom in 5 bed/5 bath Home

5649 Case Ave

1639 Carlson Ln

7441 Vanalden Ave

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3 bath Home

2717 Menlo Ave

3703 S Bentley Ave, Unit B2S

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

5649 Case Ave
Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Los Angeles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,299 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,263 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $12,215 | $699 | $10,000+ |
Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,925 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Los Angeles 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $34,316 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Los Angeles 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $41,964 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Los Angeles, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current apartment rentals in the Los Angeles, CA area range in price from $645 to $43,550 with an overall median price of $4,689. The three Los Angeles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ramhurst Drive at $1,206, San Fernando Gardens at $1,250, and Five Points at $1,175. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Los Angeles Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Ramhurst Drive | $1,206 | $1,206 | 1 |
San Fernando Gardens | $1,425 | $1,250 | 2 |
Five Points | $1,900 | $1,175 | 3 |
California Avenue | $1,967 | $1,940 | 1 |
West Side | $2,000 | $995 | 19 |
Bassett | $2,049 | $1,175 | 9 |
Watson Junction | $2,195 | $1,695 | 1 |
Live Oak Avenue | $2,200 | $2,100 | 2 |
Lynwood Park | $2,200 | $1,595 | 3 |
Chevy Chase | $2,275 | $2,275 | 1 |
Cheapest Available Los Angeles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood priced from $645. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available in the City West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Angeles apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Inglewood Flats | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $812 |
Sherman Way Apartments | Bachelor Apartment | Studio,1BA | $850 |
The Dorms of Torrance | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $862 |
1811 Tamarind Apartments | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $899 |
Beverly | Private Room in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Wilton | Co-living 6 Bed 4 Bath-D | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles apartment is the 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 starting at $2,950 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St | Condo- 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
10626 S. Budlong Ave. | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
5810 Yolanda Ave | Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA | Floor Plan 33a (Shared Room) | 7BR,3BA | $0.77 |
1539 Beloit Ave | Unit 302 | 4BR,3BA | $1.21 |
University Gateway | 2b - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
1529 W 35th Pl | Private RoomA | 3BR,3BA | $1.20 |
807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
616 N Hobart | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles
What type of rentals are currently available in Los Angeles?
There are currently 66777 Apartments for Rent in Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $43,550. There are also 5189 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Los Angeles ranging from $599 to $100,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Los Angeles?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Los Angeles ranges from $599 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $22,139.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Los Angeles?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Los Angeles range from $1,100 to $43,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA
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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.