Cheap Homes for Rent in South Central LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (38 Rentals)

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property at 1163 W 38th St

1163 W 38th St

Los AngelesCA90037

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property at 1161 W 38th St

1161 W 38th St

Los AngelesCA90037

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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 Studio unit found at Adams Hill Lofts LLC priced from $1,149. University Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable South Central LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,149
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1,230
1073 W Exposition BlvdPrivate Room1BR,1BA$1,250
807 W. 30th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Hub LA Figueroa5x3 C5BR,3BA$1,495
Saint Cyrill Building LLC.1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
1032 W 95th St1x11BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central LA area is the $2.14 price per square foot Apartment Model at 1241 West 37th Place in the in the Figueroa Corridor neighborhood starting from $5,950. The second greatest value South Central LA apartment is the 2/1 Model at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. starting at $1,950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the South Central LA 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.
1241 West 37th PlaceApartment6BR,4BA$2.14
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12BR,1BA$0.91
516 W Century Blvd, Unit 4516 W Century Blvd2BR,1BA$1.83
Hub LA Figueroa4x3 A4BR,3BA$1.98
8730-8744 S FIGUEROA ST3x23BR,2BA$2.06
Hub LA Coliseum4x2 B4BR,2BA$1.87
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
1529 W 35th PlPrivate RoomA3BR,3BA$1.20
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Victory House EastFront Cottage Room2BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central LA

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central LA?

There are currently 2392 Apartments for Rent in South Central LA, CA with pricing that ranges from $789 to $8,500. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central LA ranging from $835 to $9,125.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central LA?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central LA ranges from $835 to $9,125 with an average monthly rent of $4,063.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Central LA?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Central LA range from $1,200 to $5,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,525 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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