Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (75 Rentals)

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5735 Ruthelen St
$1,6001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

5735 Ruthelen St

Los Angeles, CA 90062
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1179 W. 29th St.
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1179 W. 29th St.

1179 W 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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910 W 41st St
Studio Apartments

910 W 41st St

910 W 41st StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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1189 W. 29th St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1189 W. 29th St.

1189 W 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Broadway Studios
Studio Apartments

Broadway Studios

10424 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90003
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2913 Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2913 Flower St

2913 S Flower StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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717-719 W 75th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

717-719 W 75th St

717-719 W 75th StLos Angeles, CA 90044
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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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1088 W 39th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1088 W 39th St

1088 W 39th StLos Angeles, CA 90037
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Chateau Row Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Row Apartments

2821 S Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1296 W Jefferson Blvd
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1296 W Jefferson Blvd

1296 W Jefferson BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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South Central LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central LA Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central LA area of Los Angeles, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at West 27th priced from $1,028. Adams Hill Lofts LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,054. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West 27thD1B4BR,2BA$1,028
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,054
The Kansas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,192
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1,230
43rd Place Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,245
727 W. 74th StreetZEROStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA

As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $0.64 price per square foot Private room at 1226 1/2 W37th Pl Model at 1224 W 37th Pl Student Housing in the in the Figueroa Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,508. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the Danny LLC Model at 108 W 84th St starting at $1,500 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central LA apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 W 37th Pl Student HousingPrivate room at 1226 1/2 W37th Pl1BR,1BA$0.64
108 W 84th StDanny LLC1BR,1BA$1.11
Tuscany Apartments Student Living3 Bed - Private Rooms (Attached bathroom)3BR,3BA$1.66
Icon PlazaC23BR,2BA$1.80
11116 S Figueroa St3 BR / 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.04
Hub LA Figueroa4x3 A4BR,3BA$1.98
857 W 43rd Pl, Unit 857857 W 43rd Pl2BR,1BA$1.98
Hub LA Coliseum4x2 B4BR,2BA$1.87
107thSpacious and Convenient 2BR/1BA Unit in Prime L...2BR,1BA$2.00
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central La, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #187

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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South Central La, Los Angeles, CA

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Getting Around the South Central LA Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central LA Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central LA?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central LA is at Adams Hill Lofts LLC listed at $1,054.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central LA Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central LA Apartment is $1,174 at West 27th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central LA Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central LA is starting from $1,100 at West 27th.

What is the most affordable South Central LA Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central LA Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Evergreen Apartments and starts from $2,100.

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