
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (105 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Sawtelle area of Los Angeles.


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Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sawtelle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sawtelle Studio Apartments | $2,566 | $1,395 | $4,325 |
Sawtelle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $1,500 | $7,665 |
Sawtelle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,138 | $1,595 | $9,700 |
Sawtelle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,330 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Sawtelle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,280 | $6,698 |
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There are currently 105 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sawtelle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sawtelle area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1705 Purdue Ave in West LA priced from $1,395. Darlington Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Sawtelle apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1705 Purdue Ave in West LA | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Darlington Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Rochester Gardens | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
1641 Westgate Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Brentfair Towers | Bachelor Studio + 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Beloit Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
1626 Barry Ave | ZERO | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
1275 Federal Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
Acacia | Furnished Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Midvale Court Apartments Westwood | BACHELOR 1BA - FLOOR PLAN A - 1400 MIDVALE | 2BR,2BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawtelle, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sawtelle area is the $1.85 price per square foot Three-bedroom Three-Bathroom Model at Rose Flower by Wiseman in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Sawtelle apartment is the 1633 Malcolm Ave Model at 1633 Malcolm Ave starting at $4,699 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Sawtelle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sawtelle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rose Flower by Wiseman | Three-bedroom Three-Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.85 |
1633 Malcolm Ave | 1633 Malcolm Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Mayfield Hall by Wiseman | 2bed 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
2499 Sawtelle Blvd, Unit 2499 | 2499 Sawtelle Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
12323 Texas Ave | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
1539 Beloit Ave | Unit PH3 | 4BR,3BA | $1.03 |
Barrington Terrace | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Chateau Barry Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Comma Barrington | 4BR/2BA - Freeway | 4BR,2BA | $1.94 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sawtelle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sawtelle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sawtelle is under $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sawtelle?
The cheapest apartment in Sawtelle is 11628 Mayfield Ave which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in Sawtelle costs $4,731.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sawtelle?
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 11 regular apartments in Sawtelle 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 Sawtelle?
Cheap apartments in Sawtelle have an average cost of $1,184 which is $3,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawtelle.
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