Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (70 Rentals)

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Ballington Plaza
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Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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King Edward
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King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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1036 N Bonnie Brae St
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1036 N Bonnie Brae St

1036 N Bonnie Brae StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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1511 W 4th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1511 W 4th

1511 W 4th StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Bristol Apartments
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Bristol Apartments

423 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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430 S Union Ave
Studio Apartments

430 S Union Ave

430 S Union AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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1220 S Olive St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1220 S Olive St

1220 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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Bonnie Brae Village
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Bonnie Brae Village

208 S Bonnie Brae StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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1329 W. 5th St.
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1329 W. 5th St.

1329 W 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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265 Columbia Ave
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265 Columbia Ave

265 Columbia AveLos Angeles, CA 90026
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Regal Lofts
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Regal Lofts

939 Valencia StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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1723 James M Wood Blvd
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1723 James M Wood Blvd

1723 James M Wood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90015
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415 S Westlake Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

415 S Westlake Ave

415 S Westlake AveLos Angeles, CA 90057
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400 N Coronado St
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400 N Coronado St

400 N Coronado StLos Angeles, CA 90026
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823 S Union Ave
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823 S Union Ave

823 S Union AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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1454 W 3rd
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1454 W 3rd

1454 W Third StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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. 553 Ceres Ave 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
553 Ceres AveBachelor shared bathStudio,$750
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$950
The Charleston ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,054
Lake Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Grand Plaza SeniorStudio 450sf1BR,1BA$1,159
San Lucas Apartments Age 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,257
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
The Carlton Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,278

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Los Angeles, CA

As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.48
Spring Tower LoftsLive/Work Loft - B (2br)2BR,1BA$1.90
The Walnut BuildingModern Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.01
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
Ames Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
Crystal House Apartments1 BD/ 1BA1BR,1BA$2.06
448 S Lake St, Unit 13448 S Lake StStudio ,1BA$1.76
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
Lakeview Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99

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Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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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 553 Ceres Ave 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 $1,816 at San Lucas Apartments Age 62+.

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 201-205 Lake Shore Ter and starts from $2,480.

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