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Apartments for rent in Los Angeles: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on September 12, 2019
Apartments for rent in Los Angeles: What will $1,200 get you?435 S. Alexandria Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Los Angeles?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring apartment rentals in Los Angeles if you don't want to spend more than $1,200/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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5849 W. Sunset Blvd. (Hollywood)

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Listed at $1,125/month, this studio apartment is located at 5849 W. Sunset Blvd.

The unit offers a ceiling fan and hardwood flooring. Building amenities include an intercom and secured entry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

435 S. Alexandria Ave. (Koreatown)

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Next, there's this studio apartment located at 435 S. Alexandria Ave. It's listed for $1,145/month for its 400 square feet.

The building boasts secured entry and on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

907 W. 17th St. (Pico-Union)

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Here's a 164-square-foot studio apartment at 907 W. 17th St. that's going for $1,150/month.

The unit, which comes furnished, features granite countertops, in-unit laundry, high ceilings and air conditioning. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2901 E. Olympic Blvd. (Boyle Heights)

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Last but not least, check out this 300-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 2901 E. Olympic Blvd. It's listed for $1,150/month.

The building boasts on-site laundry. You can also expect to see a ceiling fan and hardwood flooring in the residence. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. 

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.