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Apartments Under $500 in Los Angeles, CA

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$ Ask - 1,095
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available
2033 E 4th St Los Angeles, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
22
$350
807 Flower St Unit Room
Los Angeles, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
1
$ Ask - 2,295
754 E 84th Pl
Los Angeles, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$ Ask - 3,000
Spacious 2-bed / 2-bath Apartment In Prime Hollywood Location
6042 Barton Ave Los Angeles, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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North Hollywood
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$ Ask - 4,380
Villas At Kentwood
7430 Arizona Ave Los Angeles, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Townhome
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
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$ Ask - 4,473
Linea
2435 S Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
17
$ Ask - 3,485
801 North
801 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
11
$ Ask - 3,200
M Lofts
3425 Motor Ave Los Angeles, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
25
$ Ask - 2,455
Chateau Alto Nido Apartments
1851 North Ivar Road Los Angeles, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
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Dishwasher
26
$ Ask - 3,067
1600 Vine
1600 N. Vine Street Los Angeles, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Townhome
Air Conditioning
19
$ Ask - 1,385
Ktown Apartments On Catalina
862 South Catalina Street Los Angeles, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Dishwasher
14
$ Ask - 2,275
El Greco Lofts
1030 Tiverton Avenue Los Angeles, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
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Fitness Center
24
$ Ask - 4,418
Midvale
527 Midvale Ave. Los Angeles, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Covered Parking
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Los Angeles, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 13 apartments under $500 in Los Angeles currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Los Angeles?

Rentable.co has 226 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Los Angeles.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Los Angeles?

Rentable.co has 893 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Los Angeles.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Los Angeles?

Rentable.co has 852 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Los Angeles.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Los Angeles, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Los Angeles based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $14,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Los Angeles, CA?

  1. Downtown Los Angeles
  2. Tri-West
  3. Historic Core
  4. Thai Town

Apartments Under $500 in Los Angeles, CA: January Rental Information

Welcome to the January 2026 Los Angeles Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the January 2026 key findings and figures for the Los Angeles rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $500 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $500 in Los Angeles.

Stay tuned to learn more about the current state of the rental market in Los Angeles, as well as helpful tips and advice for finding the perfect affordable apartment.
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Available Apartments Under $500: Los Angeles vs. Surrounding Areas

Los Angeles, CA
Long Beach, CA
West Hollywood, CA
Anaheim, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
Burbank, CA
Northridge, CA
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The chart above displays the current number of apartments in the Los Angeles, CA metro area that are available for rent under $500. As of January 2026, there are a total of 109 apartments fitting this criteria. This includes apartments in Los Angeles itself, as well as in the surrounding cities of Maywood, Alhambra, Monrovia, Anaheim, Montebello, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Artesia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Norwalk, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Orange, Beverly Hills, Bradbury, Brea, Palos Verdes Estates, Burbank, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Placentia, Carson, Cerritos, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Cudahy, Culver City, Cypress, San Dimas, Diamond Bar, San Fernando, San Gabriel, Downey, Duarte, San Marino, El Monte, El Segundo, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Seal Beach, Fountain Valley, Signal Hill, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Stanton, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Temple City, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Huntington Park, Industry, Inglewood, Vernon, Villa Park, Irwindale, Walnut, La Canada Flintridge, La Habra, La Habra Heights, West Covina, West Hollywood, La Mirada, La Palma, La Puente, Westminster, Whittier, Lakewood, Yorba Linda, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Lynwood, Manhattan Beach, Acton, Encino, Sunland, Valley Glen, Canyon Country, Reseda, Winnetka, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, San Pedro, Sylmar, Buena Park, Wilmington, Van Nuys, Northridge, North Hills, Panorama City, Rowland Heights, Playa Del Rey, Korea Town, Montrose, Pacific Palisades, Granada Hills, City Terrace, Porter Ranch, Altadena, Westchester, Eagle Rock, Sun Valley, and West Los Angeles. Renters looking for affordable options in this area will find a variety of choices within their budget.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Los Angeles and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in January M/M % Change
Los Angeles, CA 49 +1.03%
Long Beach, CA 7 +1.03%
West Hollywood, CA 6 +0.94%
Anaheim, CA 5 +1.06%
Beverly Hills, CA 4 +0.91%
Burbank, CA 3 +1.0%
Northridge, CA 3 +1.0%
Downey, CA 2 +1.35%
Santa Monica, CA 2 +1.29%
Whittier, CA 2 +1.2%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Los Angeles?

Available apartments under $500 2,061
Top amenities Fitness Center, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Off Street Parking
Pet friendly 35
Utilities included 1
Studio 27
1 Bedroom 46
2 Bedroom 38

Where are Los Angeles Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Downtown los angeles, Tri-west, Historic core, Thai town
Downtown Los Angeles 2
Tri-West 1
Historic Core 1
Thai Town 1
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