Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA from $500 (150 Rentals)

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3189 Cheviot Vista Pl
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3189 Cheviot Vista Pl

Los Angeles, CA 90034
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West Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Los Angeles Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Luxe East in the Westwood neighborhood priced from $1,200. Tabor-10121 in the Studio Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luxe EastSS-190Studio,1BA$1,200
Tabor-10121BACH,1BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Wilshire MargotFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,395
11017 Strathmore Drive, Los AngelesStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
1705 Purdue Ave in West LA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
10340-10360 Bellwood Ave120Studio,1BA$1,550
Westwood Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Los Angeles, CA and Nearby

As of February 26, 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
2518 Kansas Ave, Unit 42518 Kansas Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.00
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 1054BR,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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #25

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around West Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,695 at The Aster.

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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