Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Central LA
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STUDIO$768+2 BEDS$1,481+5 BEDS$254+ -
Call for RentCardinal Commons
1286 W 35th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,375+1 BED, 1 BATH$799+Base Rent$799 - $1,395Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$799 - $1,3951522 W 29th St
1522 W 29th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$8001281 W 38th St Unit 38th
1281 W 38th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037 -
2 BEDS$1,655Broadway Villas
9413 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90003 -
Price Drop. $396 Off3 BEDS$828+4 BEDS$1,328+5 BEDS$1,227+Icon Plaza
3584 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Exceptional Value2 BEDS$899+5 BEDS$850+
USC Student Housing - The Hive On Ellendale
2652-2656 Ellendale Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
3 BEDS$2,100+7 BEDS$850+8 BEDS$850+Pegasus Townhomes and Apartments
1180 W 37th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Rent Special1 BED$8991530 W 37th St -- Housing near USC/Ktown
1530 W 37th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$900Base Rent$900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$9001315 W 36th Pl
1315 W 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$900Base Rent$900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$9003771 S Catalina St
3771 S Catalina St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$9001584 W 37th St Unit Room 3
1584 W 37th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
Exceptional ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$900Base Rent$900 - $1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$900 - $1,3503918 Brighton Ave
3918 Brighton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062 -
4 BEDS$900Orion 1192 35th
1192 W 35th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Call for RentHub LA Coliseum
3800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$938
1528 1/2 W 36TH PL - 304 (unfurnished) Unit 304 (unfurnished)
1528 1/2 W 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
DiscountsTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$1,050+3 BEDS$949+Base Rent$949 - $2,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$949 - $2,100Tuscany Apartments Student Living
3770 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
1 BED$949+4 BEDS$5,599+1377 W 36th Pl
1377 W 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$9501608 W 36th Pl
1608 W 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
7 BEDS, 6 BATHS$9501426 W 27th St
1426 W 27th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Exceptional Value1 BED$1,317+2 BEDS$951+3 BEDS$1,684+4 BEDS$1,431+
The Standard at Los Angeles
3900 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037 -
Good Value1 BED$958+4 BEDS$958+6 BEDS$958+
1476 W 35th St
1476 W 35th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
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1 BED$2,777+2 BEDS$1,076+3 BEDS$975+4 BEDS$975+Tessera
1069 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$995Base Rent$995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$9951037 W 73rd St
1037 W 73rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90044 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$9981575 1/2 W 37TH PL - 303 Unit 303 (closet, tub)
1575 1/2 W 37th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$9991528 1/2 W 36TH PL - 204 Unit 204
1528 1/2 W 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
Exceptional Value1 BED$1,000+2 BEDS$3,225+7 BEDS$1,200+Orion 668
668 W 28th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
1 BED, 2 BATHS$1,0251153 W 37th Pl Unit 1
1153 W 37th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0381528 1/2 W 36TH PL - 102 (pet-friendly / unfurnished) Unit 102 (pet-friendly / unfurnished)
1528 1/2 W 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,049Base Rent$1,049Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,0491575 W 35th Pl
1575 W 35th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0491575 W 35th St
1575 W 35th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0501305 W 37th Pl
1305 W 37th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$1,0751299 W 37th Dr Unit Apt 1
1299 W 37th Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$1,100Base Rent$1,100 - $2,560Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,100 - $2,560
University Gateway
3335 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$2,095+1 BED$1,100+2 BEDS$3,095+3 BEDS$1,200+2600 S Catalina St
2600 S Catalina St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 -
Los Angeles at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in South Central LA Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in South Central LA, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in South Central LA.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 617 cheap apartments available in South Central LA, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Los Angeles
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Boston Heights 167 Sq Ft $1,264/mo
- Lincoln 521 Sq Ft $1,440/mo
- Exposition Park West 359 Sq Ft $1,487/mo
- South Central LA 523 Sq Ft $1,665/mo
- Lincoln Heights 526 Sq Ft $1,733/mo
- Figueroa Boulevard 517 Sq Ft $1,769/mo
- Pico-Union 1,032 Sq Ft $1,794/mo
- Vermont Harbor 627 Sq Ft $1,799/mo
- Vernon-Main 533 Sq Ft $1,841/mo
- West Adams Terrace 581 Sq Ft $1,850/mo
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