Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA from $700 (39 Rentals)

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312 N Mathews St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 N Mathews St

312 N Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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Coronel Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Village

935 S Boyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90023
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405 Soto.
Studio Apartments

405 Soto.

405 N Soto StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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3546 E 52Nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3546 E 52Nd St

3546 E 52nd StMaywood, CA 90270
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207 N Mathews St
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 N Mathews St

207 N Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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Palm House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm House Apartments

2446 Workman StLos Angeles, CA 90031
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Reflections at Brittania
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reflections at Brittania

1030 Brittania StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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2433 Eastern Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2433 Eastern Ave

2433 Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Rosewood Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Park Apartments

2230 S Eastern AveCity Of Commerce, CA 90040
Senior Living
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3502 Copeland Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

3502 Copeland Pl

3502 Copeland PlLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Griffin
Studio Apartments

Griffin

1927-1933 Griffin AveLos Angeles, CA 90031
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Ramona Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Garden Apartments

3104-3208 W Ramona RdAlhambra, CA 91803
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stlouis
1 Bedroom Apartments

stlouis

544 S Saint Louis StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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608 Via Altamira
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

608 Via Altamira

608 Via AltamiraMontebello, CA 90640
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Taylor Cove Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Cove Apartments

633 N Taylor AveMontebello, CA 90640
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East Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Los Angeles Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mariachi Plaza Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,195. 2532 DALY STREET in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,294. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariachi Plaza Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$1,195
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,294
Soto Rose Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Griffin0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
stlouis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Fashion ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Chelsea/Soto1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,604
Woodbridge Village Apartments 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2822 Sierra St Model at 2822 Sierra St, Unit 2822 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 1919 East 4th Street Model at 1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 starting at $3,300 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2822 Sierra St, Unit 28222822 Sierra St5BR,2BA$2.39
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.94
1432 Ricardo St1432 Ricardo St4BR,3BA$2.08
2419 1/2 Houston St, Unit 24192419 1/2 Houston St4BR,3BA$2.33
2439 Malabar St, Unit 24392439 Malabar St4BR,3BA$2.40
744 Hendricks Ave, Unit #1744 Hendricks Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
2442 Griffin Ave, Unit 2444 .52442 Griffin Ave1BR,1BA$2.23
2714 1/2 Manitou Ave, Unit Lincoln Heights2714 1/2 Manitou Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
Locke1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.51
2308 Workman St, Unit 1-22308 Workman St1BR,1BA$2.56

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85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Los Angeles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Los Angeles is at Mariachi Plaza Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment is $1,550 at stlouis.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Los Angeles is starting from $1,920 at Ditman.

What is the most affordable East Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at APT 1836 SICHEL and starts from $2,895.

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