
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East L.A. Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (10 Rentals)
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Chelsea/Soto

1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!

1400 College View Dr

Garden Courtyard
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East L.A., Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East L.A.?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East L.A. Studio Apartments | $1,806 | $1,395 | $2,100 |
East L.A. 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $1,604 | $2,695 |
East L.A. 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $2,012 | $3,600 |
East L.A. 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $2,395 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available East L.A. Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East L.A. area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chelsea/Soto priced from $1,604. 1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,696. Here are the most affordable East L.A. apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chelsea/Soto | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,696 |
Garden Courtyard | 1 bed 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East L.A., CA
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East L.A. area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3819 Percy St Model at 3819 Percy St, Unit #A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value East L.A. apartment is the 3819 Percy St Model at 3819 Percy St, Unit percy starting at $4,450 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East L.A. apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3819 Percy St, Unit #A | 3819 Percy St | 5BR,3BA | $1.81 |
3819 Percy St, Unit percy | 3819 Percy St | 5BR,3BA | $2.11 |
650 Burger Ave, Unit 648 | 650 Burger Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.85 |
Atlantic Times Square | Villa | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
1163 N Ditman Ave, Unit A | 1163 N Ditman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
917 Record Ave, Unit 917 N Record | 917 Record Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.66 |
5852 Via Corona St, Unit 5852 VIA CORONA | 5852 Via Corona St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Emerald Hills | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
1023 Tremont St. | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Garden Courtyard | 1 bed 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast L.A., Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #133
Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East L.A., Los Angeles, CA
Marianna Avenue Elementary
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Getting Around the East L.A. Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 East L.A. Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East L.A. Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East L.A. Apartment is $1,604 at Chelsea/Soto.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East L.A. Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East L.A. is starting from $2,012 at Ditman.
What is the most affordable East L.A. Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East L.A. Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Atlantic Times Square and starts from $4,000.
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