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The $20 Closet: Best Thrift Stores in LA

A beautiful, colorful display of thrift store merchandise in Los Angeles at the Buffalo Exchange.

There’s nothing more satisfying than scoring a great outfit for less than the price of your Erewhon smoothie. In LA, style doesn’t have to cost a paycheck, especially if you know where to look. From fill-a-bag sales to influencer closets, these are the spots that keep you looking good without blowing your budget.


Here's your cheat sheet to LA’s best under-$20 thrift stores.

Sale t-shirts on mannequins at LA thrift shop.

TIPS FOR THRIFTING IN LA

  • Get There Early. Especially, if it's a $1 or fill-a-bag sale; people line up.

  • Bring Cash. Not every place takes cards and some deals are cash-only.

  • Weekdays > Weekends. It's calmer and better stocked.

  • Check Instagram. Find store restocks, deals, and events in real time.

  • Visit Rich Neighborhoods. More high-end brands and designer finds.


1. Public Estrellas

📍 2701 N Broadway, Los Angeles


What They Are Known For

Affordable prices, donation rewards, and a clean space.


🔍 For every pound of donation, customers receive $0.15 cents in-store credit which can be used anytime. Public Estrellas is a thrift store in Lincoln Heights that sells cool, affordable clothes in a clean and friendly space. They really make it easy to shop good thrifts and give back at the same time. If you donate clothes, you get $0.15 in store credit for every pound. It’s a great spot to find unique pieces without spending much.


🌐 Instagram: @publicestrellas 

🌐 TikTok: @publicestrellas 

2. Buffalo Exchange

📍 7912 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles


What They Are Known For

The $1 Earth Day sale.


🔍 With 47 stores nationwide, Buffalo Exchange is a well-known resale store chain that emphasizes sustainability by promoting the reuse of clothing to reduce environmental impact. They host an annual Earth Day $1 Sale, where select items are sold for just $1, with proceeds supporting various charities and environmental initiatives (cash only).


🌐 Instagram: @buffaloexchange

🌐 TikTok: @buffaloexchange

3. TROVE

📍 2008 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles


What They Are Known For

Designer resale without the designer price tag.


🔍 TROVE,  with the tagline, "every style. every budget,” is a West LA thrift store that sells and buys stylish, gently-used clothes for all kinds of budgets. The shop is clean and easy to browse, with free parking and online shopping if you prefer to shop from home. Looking to refresh your closet or sell some pieces? TROVE makes it simple and affordable.


🌐 Instagram: @shop.trove

🌐 TikTok: @shop.trove

4. Jet Rag Vintage

📍 825 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles


What They Are Known For

Their Sunday $1 sale.


🔍 Vintage and modern clothing, for both men and women, Jet Rag Vintage is a Los Angeles staple for thrift shopping with great finds. They are famous for their Sunday $1 sales, offering a mix of vintage and modern clothes for both men and women at super low prices. It’s cash only, but if you're up for the hunt, you can find some great deals.


🌐 Instagram: @jetragvintage

5. The Council Shop

📍 12120 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles


What They Are Known For

Huge variety and 100% non-profit.


🔍 The Council Shop has given away more than $552K of cash assistance and goods directly to people in need. 100% of every dollar raised supports their programs and services for women in Los Angeles. They have several locations across LA and sell everything from clothes to shoes to furniture and even art. Prices and styles vary, so there’s something for everyone. You can also donate items at any location, making it a great place to shop with purpose.


🌐 Instagram: @thecouncilshops

🌐 TikTok: @thecouncilshops

6. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

📍 2750 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach


What They Are Known For

Affordable "everything" and community.


🔍 Sells new and gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, video games, music, bikes, books, and more. A network of non-profit thrift stores run by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, offering low-cost goods while using sales revenue to support programs that help individuals and families in need. They say, “St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles uses our two thrift stores to employ our community, to help fund our charitable programs, and to divert waste from our landfills.”


🌐 Instagram: ​​@svdpla_official

7. Detoure

📍 7555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles


What They Are Known For

Influencer closets, trending fashion, and $5 fill-a-bag sales.


🔍  Detoure is Los Angeles' first influencer thrift store, offering secondhand and overstock fashion from popular social media celebrities and trendy brands. They are one of the best thrift stores in LA, curating a selection of stylish, gently-used items directly from influencers' closets, making high-end fashion more accessible and sustainable. Shoppers can find unique pieces at affordable prices, and participate in events like the "Fill-a-Bag" sale for $5 during the pop-up events. 


🌐 Website: https://detoure.co 

🌐 Instagram: @detoureshop

🌐 TikTok: @detoure

8. Love the City Thrift Store

📍 4325 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City


What They Are Known For

$10 fill-a-bag deal and faith-based store.


🔍 Love the City Thrift Store in Culver City is a nonprofit thrift shop with a mission to bring love and support to the local community through faith. They offer a wide variety of affordable items like clothing, accessories, housewares, and antiques. One of their main deals is the $10 fill-a-bag offer available Monday through Saturday. They accept donations and every purchase helps support their outreach efforts in Los Angeles.


🌐 Instagram: @lovethecitythrift

9. Los Feliz Flea

📍 1030 Alpine Street, Los Angeles


What They Are Known For

Trendy outdoor thrifting, live music, and food trucks.


🔍  The trendy Los Feliz Flea has a variety of vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, artwork, handmade merch, houseware, and more. This unique flea market spans two levels, including a rooftop area that offers stunning views of the city skyline. Visitors can explore an array of vendors while listening to live music, eating at food trucks, and even playing on their pickleball court.


🌐 Instagram: @losfelizflea  

10. Chance Vintage

📍 3606 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank


What They Are Known For

Reworked, edgy, vintage pieces.


🔍 Chance Vintage is a vintage clothing store in Burbank, started in 2015 by Souren Jacko. They sell a carefully picked mix of old and reworked clothes from around the world and the U.S. The shop focuses on sustainable fashion and one-of-a-kind pieces, including items like vintage Harley Davidson and NASCAR t-shirts. Their motto: “Shop Ethically, Dress Consciously, Live Sustainably.”


🌐 Instagram: @chancevintage  

🌐 Tiktok: @chancevintage   

11. Community Thrift

(User Favorite: @adriana.mw)

📍 19720 E Arrow Hwy, Covina


What They Are Known For

Designer brands at an incredible price.


🔍 " The best thrift store in LA county is in West Covina! It’s called Community Thrift, it’s a great place to find trendy clothes at an affordable price. They have a constant flow of new  inventory, I’ve been able to find the most amazing brands like Bebe, Guess, & Coach at insane prices. They also offer added discounts every day of the week on select items! This place is truly my favorite thrift in all of LA , the thrift gods are always in your favor there :)"

Adriana @adriana.mw


🌐 Website: Community Thrift

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