Cheap Homes for Rent in East Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,900 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.85 price per square foot 650 Burger Ave Model at 650 Burger Ave, Unit 648 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the Villa Model at Atlantic Times Square starting at $3,600 with a $2.50 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.
650 Burger Ave, Unit 648650 Burger Ave5BR,2BA$2.85
Atlantic Times SquareVilla2BR,2BA$2.50
500 S Gerhart Ave, Unit C500 S Gerhart Ave3BR,2BA$2.96
Emerald Hills1x11BR,1BA$2.59
Garden Courtyard1 bed 1 bth1BR,1BA$2.67
Somerset Apartments11B1BR,1BA$3.11
Ditman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.95
549 S Mathews St1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.33
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.21
940 S Downey Rd, Unit 940940 S Downey RdStudio ,1BA$3.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Los Angeles

What type of rentals are currently available in East Los Angeles?

There are currently 371 Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $4,350. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Los Angeles ranging from $1,900 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Los Angeles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Los Angeles ranges from $1,900 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,298.

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