
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City East Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (23 Rentals)
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Mikado Little Tokyo

Marley Lofts

Randolph Lofts

Santa Fe Lofts

The Mercantile Lofts

Santee Court

Grether & Grether Loft Building

Ames Lofts

The Broadway Lofts
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The Jeffries

Pacific Electric Lofts

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South Park by Windsor

Premiere Towers
Central City East, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central City East Studio Apartments | $2,496 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Central City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
Central City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Central City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,157 | $2,955 | $10,000+ |
Central City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,985 | $3,255 | $4,850 |
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Cheapest Available Central City East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City East area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mikado Little Tokyo priced from $1,390. Marley Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,392. Here are the most affordable Central City East apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
Marley Lofts | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,392 |
Union Lofts | The Title | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
The Mercantile Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Santee Court | STUDIO (BCDE) | Studio,1BA | $1,542 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City East, CA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City East area is the $1.48 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Central City East apartment is the Live/Work Loft - B (2br) Model at Spring Tower Lofts starting at $3,800 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Spring Tower Lofts | Live/Work Loft - B (2br) | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
Tailor Lofts | 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O | 4BR,2BA | $2.13 |
San Fernando Building Lofts | LOFTC2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Ames Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Thurman Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
HB | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
Great Republic Lofts | 1brm/1 bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Mercantile Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City East, Los Angeles, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Central City East, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Central City East Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
99 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City East Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City East?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City East is at Mikado Little Tokyo listed at $1,390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City East Apartment is $1,552 at Santa Fe Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City East is starting from $2,350 at The Broadway Lofts.
What is the most affordable Central City East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Randolph Lofts and starts from $2,955.
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