
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawtelle Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (133 Rentals)
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1705 Purdue Ave, Unit 12

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11628 Mayfield Ave
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1453 Brockton Ave

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1624 Armacost Ave

1437 Brockton Ave

2420 Purdue Ave, Unit 2420

1353 S. Carmelina Ave (UDA08)

1622 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025

11970 Iowa Ave

1616 Armacost Ave
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 | $2,649 | $1,350 | $4,625 |
Sawtelle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,076 | $1,564 | $5,512 |
Sawtelle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,106 | $2,350 | $6,500 |
Sawtelle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,314 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
Sawtelle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,305 | $6,698 |
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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. Beloit Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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 |
Beloit Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Darlington Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
1626 Barry Ave | ZERO | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
1275 Federal Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
1641 Westgate Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Acacia | Furnished Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
10900 Santa Monica Blvd, prime Westwood! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
1718 S Bundy Dr | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,738 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawtelle, CA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sawtelle area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 1806 CORINTH AV in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Sawtelle apartment is the 1633 Malcolm Ave Model at 1633 Malcolm Ave starting at $4,600 with a $2.33 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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1806 CORINTH AV | 3 Bed | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
1633 Malcolm Ave | 1633 Malcolm Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
11957 Darlington Ave, Unit 203 | 11957 Darlington Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.36 |
1315 S Bundy Dr, Unit 2 | 1315 S Bundy Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
1539 Beloit Ave | Unit PH4 | 4BR,3BA | $0.95 |
1515 Colby Ave | Unit 314 | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
LUXURY LIVING AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Corinth Ave. Apartments | Corinth | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 4 | 1222 McClellan Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Comma Barrington | Santa Monica (U201) | 4BR,2BA | $2.25 |
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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 $1,738.
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 $4,795.
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 1,042 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 $1,090 which is $3,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawtelle.
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