
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Athens Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (17 Rentals)
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1731- 1735 -1741 -1745 W. 120th St

866 W 126th St
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3636 W Imperial Hwy

Marine Terrace

2030 W El Segundo Blvd, Unit 32

Hollypark Knolls Apartments
West Athens, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Athens Studio Apartments | $2,679 | $1,395 | $4,015 |
West Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $1,650 | $4,770 |
West Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,657 | $1,925 | $5,300 |
West Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,092 | $2,450 | $6,600 |
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Cheapest Available West Athens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Athens area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 3636 W Imperial Hwy priced from $1,395. Marine Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable West Athens apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3636 W Imperial Hwy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Marine Terrace | Spacious Single | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Hollypark Knolls Apartments | Venice | 1BR,1BA | $1,932 |
10202-10206 S 10th Ave, LLC | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
The DeMilo | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Athens, CA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Athens area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2B/1.5B621 E. 99th St. Model at 621 E. 99th St. in the in the South Inglewood neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value West Athens apartment is the Venice Model at Hollypark Knolls Apartments starting at $1,932 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Morningside Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Athens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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621 E. 99th St. | 2B/1.5B621 E. 99th St. | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.13 |
Hollypark Knolls Apartments | Venice | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
2030 W El Segundo Blvd, Unit 32 | 2030 W El Segundo Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Airo at South Bay | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Hollywood Park Residences | W-S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.81 |
The Astra | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
The DeMilo | A1a | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
11251 S Mariposa Ave, Unit 11251 | 11251 S Mariposa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
3636 W Imperial Hwy | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Athens, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #159
Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Athens Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
3 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Athens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Athens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Athens is under $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Athens?
The cheapest apartment in West Athens is Marine Terrace which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in West Athens costs $5,096.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Athens?
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 104 regular apartments in West Athens 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 West Athens?
Cheap apartments in West Athens have an average cost of $231 which is $4,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Athens.
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