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

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3633 E 5th St
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3633 E 5th St

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 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!! priced from $1,696. Luxe 1801 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,696
Luxe 1801Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,950
Garden Courtyard1 bed 1 bth1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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
500 S Gerhart Ave, Unit C500 S Gerhart Ave3BR,2BA$2.96
Garden Courtyard1 bed 1 bth1BR,1BA$2.67
Somerset Apartments11A1BR,1BA$3.28
Ditman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #144

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Los Angeles Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Los Angeles Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment is $1,696 at 1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Los Angeles is starting from $2,012 at Ditman.

What is the most affordable East Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Atlantic Times Square and starts from $4,000.

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