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116 N Lake St

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Echo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Echo Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Echo Park, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood priced from $645. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available in the City West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Echo Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$895
1723 James M Wood BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$995
926 S Lake St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
2700 San Marino StBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
The Monroe at Virgil VillageBachelorStudio,1BA$1,100
Park WilshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Echo Park, CA and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Echo Park area is the $2.03 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at HB in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Echo Park apartment is the 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 starting at $2,950 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Echo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HB4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2.03
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
Spring Tower Lofts3 Beds 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.90
The Mercantile Lofts1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 31BR,1BA$1.78
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.87
Victorian @ 11th Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
City LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Lakeview Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Echo Park, CA

Ranked #16

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Echo Park, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Echo Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Echo Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Echo Park is at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Echo Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Echo Park Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Echo Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Echo Park is starting from $1,951 at Magnolia City Lights Apartments.

What is the most affordable Echo Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Echo Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jaide Lofts and starts from $2,750.

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