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

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3633 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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1499 Ridgecrest StMonterey Park, CA 91754
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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea/Soto1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,604
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,696
Garden Courtyard1 bed 1 bth1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3819 Percy St, Unit #A3819 Percy St5BR,3BA$1.81
3819 Percy St, Unit percy3819 Percy St5BR,3BA$2.11
650 Burger Ave, Unit 648650 Burger Ave5BR,2BA$2.85
Atlantic Times SquareVilla2BR,2BA$2.50
1163 N Ditman Ave, Unit A1163 N Ditman Ave3BR,1BA$2.67
917 Record Ave, Unit 917 N Record917 Record Ave3BR,1BA$2.66
5852 Via Corona St, Unit 5852 VIA CORONA5852 Via Corona St2BR,1BA$2.40
Emerald Hills2x12BR,1BA$2.25
1023 Tremont St.2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.66
Garden Courtyard1 bed 1 bth1BR,1BA$2.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East L.A., Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #133

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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