
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $975 (30 Rentals)


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194 W 41st Pl

8472 Main St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central LA?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Central LA Studio Apartments | $2,231 | $975 | $3,800 |
South Central LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $789 | $4,300 |
South Central LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $1,100 | $3,950 |
South Central LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,441 | $1,200 | $5,700 |
South Central LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $1,028 | $6,050 |
South Central LA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,959 | $3,650 | $6,925 |
South Central LA 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,250 | $8,000 | $8,500 |
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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 a cheap apartment in South Central LA?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central LA is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central LA?
The cheapest apartment in South Central LA is Adams Hill Lofts LLC which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in South Central LA costs $8,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central LA?
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 87 regular apartments in South Central LA 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 South Central LA?
Cheap apartments in South Central LA have an average cost of $1,751 which is $6,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central LA.
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