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Cheap Apartments in the West Los Angeles area of Los Angeles.

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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 10990 Rochester Ave priced from $900. 3677 Jasmine Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
10990 Rochester Ave1 bed w/ loft1BR,1BA$900
3677 Jasmine AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2064BR,3BA$1,280
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,395
Palms Caribbean ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
3708 Westwood BlvdUnit Nº1 - Bachelor UnitStudio,1BA$1,450
3659 Overland AveZEROStudio,1BA$1,495
Rochester GardensStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
Brentfair TowersBachelor Studio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,575
3730 Clarington AveZEROStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Los Angeles area is the $2.21 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BATH Model at Chateau Barry Apartments in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value West Los Angeles apartment is the Three-bedroom Three-Bathroom Model at Rose Flower by Wiseman starting at $4,395 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Sawtelle 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.
Chateau Barry Apartments3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$2.21
Rose Flower by WisemanThree-bedroom Three-Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.85
Mayfield Hall by Wiseman2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$2.16
433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLAFloor Plan 33b (Shared Room)7BR,3BA$0.73
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3024BR,3BA$1.21
1843 Thayer Ave1BD+1BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
3739 Clarington AveUnit Nº22 with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.14
Comma Barrington4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.94
10990 Rochester Ave1 bed w/ loft1BR,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #4

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 a cheap apartment in West Los Angeles?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Los Angeles is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Los Angeles?

The cheapest apartment in West Los Angeles is 10990 Rochester Ave which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Los Angeles costs $4,612.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Los Angeles?

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 260 regular apartments in West Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

Cheap apartments in West Los Angeles have an average cost of $1,011 which is $3,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Los Angeles.

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