
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Melrose area of Los Angeles.


7215 Willoughby Ave

907 N Poinsettia Pl, Unit B
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1001 N Gardner

1042 Stanley

907 N Gardner St, Unit 2

1026 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 6
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932 N Sierra Bonita Ave

919 N Stanley Ave

1047 N Sierra Bonita Ave
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Melrose, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,355 | $1,719 | $3,870 |
Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,667 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,689 | $2,337 | $10,000+ |
Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,688 | $3,690 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melrose Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Blake LA priced from $1,719. 1001 N Gardner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,765. Here are the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Blake LA | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,719 |
1001 N Gardner | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
1042 Stanley | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,880 |
932 N Sierra Bonita Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Villa Bianca | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,083 |
1030 N. Orange Grove | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
West Knoll Plaza Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Villa Esther | Executive Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,147 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.57 price per square foot 939 1/2 N Sierra Bonita Ave Model at 939 1/2 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Unit Sierra Bonita in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 450 N Orange Grove Ave Model at 450 N Orange Grove Ave, Unit 450 starting at $3,300 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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939 1/2 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Unit Sierra Bonita | 939 1/2 N Sierra Bonita Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
450 N Orange Grove Ave, Unit 450 | 450 N Orange Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
721 N Harper Ave, Unit 721.5 | 721 N Harper Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
1032 N Gardner St, Unit 6 | 1032 N Gardner St | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Kings Villa | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
Over 1,000 SF at Kings Road Arms | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
556 N Croft Ave, Unit 0 | 556 N Croft Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
633 N Hayworth Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
907 N Poinsettia Pl, Unit B | 907 N Poinsettia Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
1026 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 6 | 1026 N Spaulding Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Getting Around the Melrose Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Melrose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose is under $2,147.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose is 1042 Stanley which is listed at $1,880, while the average apartment in Melrose costs $6,822.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose?
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 8 regular apartments in Melrose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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