
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (90 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Los Angeles area of Los Angeles.


Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available

116 N Lake St

505 S Bonnie Brae St

The Charleston Apartments

749 Columbia Ave

749 Columbia Ave, Unit 103

Westland @ Regina

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Bonnie Brae Apartments

511 S Union Ave

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Santa Fe Lofts

Santee Court

The Flat

Promenade Towers

1026 Ingraham St

2516 Council St, Unit 2516

Pacific Electric Lofts

The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments
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Ames Lofts

123 S Figueroa St

201 Toluca N St, Unit 2
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Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Los Angeles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,340 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $645 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,290 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,395 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,850 | $3,255 | $6,550 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Los Angeles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
1723 James M Wood Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Adams Hill Lofts LLC | Bachelor w/Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
Westland @ Regina | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
San Lucas Apartments Age 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,294 |
Commodore Regency Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Los Angeles, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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HB | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $2.03 |
621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Spring Tower Lofts | 3 Beds 1 Bath | 3BR,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 |
The Mercantile Lofts | 1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
a813 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Gas Company Lofts | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Lakeview Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Los Angeles Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Los Angeles?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Los Angeles is at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Los Angeles Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Los Angeles Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Los Angeles Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Los Angeles is starting from $2,200 at 636 N HILL PLACE.
What is the most affordable Downtown Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jaide Lofts and starts from $2,750.
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