8 South La Apartments under $1,500 for Rent

South Los Angeles encompasses numerous neighborhoods in LA, and it’s most notable for the presence of universities in town. Both Los Angeles Southwest College and the University of Southern California reside in South LA. Highly ranked public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District keep families happy with options like Manchester Avenue Elementary. Not only is this part of town an educational hub for LA, but it also houses some local treasures such as the Forum, a concert venue known for its circular design and Roman style, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and the Watts Tower Arts Center, a historic landmark known for its artistic steel towers.

Luckily for residents of South LA, Interstate 110 travels directly through this area, and Interstate 105 travels through the south end of town, but no matter which South LA neighborhood you live in, you’ll be close to the 10 and 405 freeways as well! Multiple metro stations connect South LA to Downtown, and South LA is adjacent to LAX.