Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Artists District Los Angeles, CA from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Ballington Plaza
Studio Apartments

Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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King Edward
Studio Apartments

King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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553 Ceres Ave
Studio Apartments

553 Ceres Ave

553 Ceres AveLos Angeles, CA 90013

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Coronel Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Village

935 S Boyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90023
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stlouis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

stlouis

544 S Saint Louis StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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933 S Soto St
1 Bedroom Apartments

933 S Soto St

933 S Soto StLos Angeles, CA 90023
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553 Stanford Ave
Studio Apartments

553 Stanford Ave

553 Stanford AveLos Angeles, CA 90013

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Artists District, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Artists District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Artists District area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mariachi Plaza Apartments priced from $995. Mikado Little Tokyo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Artists District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariachi Plaza Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$995
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,390
stlouis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments01L1Studio,1BA$1,569
Santee CourtSTUDIO (BCDE)Studio,1BA$1,633

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Artists District, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Artists District 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 Artists District apartment is the Modern Loft Units Model at The Walnut Building starting at $3,500 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Artists District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HB4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2.03
The Walnut BuildingModern Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.01
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.94
Pacific Electric LoftsPenthouseStudio ,1BA$2.72
Tailor Lofts4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O4BR,2BA$2.13
The Mercantile Lofts1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 31BR,1BA$1.78
Marley Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.70
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39
Close to everything, far from the ordinary1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64
Santa Fe Lofts6172C41BR,1BA$2.70

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Artists District, Los Angeles, CA

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Artists District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Artists District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Artists District is at Mariachi Plaza Apartments listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Artists District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Artists District Apartment is $1,550 at stlouis.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Artists District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Artists District is starting from $2,350 at The Broadway Lofts.

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