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West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Motor Midway priced from $459. A 7 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with a dining room has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 7 Beds apartment currently listed from $956. Here are the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Motor MidwayFrancis1BR,1BA$459
A 7 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with a dining room7BR/2.0BA7BR,2BA$956
Luxe EastSS-190Studio,1BA$1,200
Tabor-10121BACH,1BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,395
MV Coliving by CLGPrivate suite/Private Bath/Shared apartment1BR,1BA$1,418
11017 Strathmore Drive, Los AngelesStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
10340-10360 Bellwood AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
1705 Purdue Ave in West LA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $1.61 price per square foot 438 Smithwood Dr Model at 438 Smithwood Dr, Unit a in the in the Rodeo Drive neighborhood starting from $6,442. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the 1315 S Bundy Dr Model at 1315 S Bundy Dr, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Brentwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
438 Smithwood Dr, Unit a438 Smithwood Dr3BR,2BA$1.61
1315 S Bundy Dr, Unit 21315 S Bundy Dr2BR,2BA$2.00
10786 Missouri Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33a (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.77
1951 S Beverly Glen Blvd, Unit Vacant1951 S Beverly Glen Blvd2BR,1BA$2.00
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3154BR,3BA$0.98
3436 Vinton AveUnit 5 (1st Floor)2BR,2BA$2.32
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
1450 S Barrington AveUnit 1033BR,2BA$1.54
3538 Jasmine Ave, Unit 13538 Jasmine Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Los Angeles, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West Los Angeles Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 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 West Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Los Angeles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Los Angeles is at Luxe East listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Los Angeles Apartment is $1,418 at MV Coliving by CLG.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Los Angeles is starting from $2,050 at 2015 17th St.

What is the most affordable West Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EP and starts from $3,040.

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