Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (25 Rentals)

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Ballington Plaza
Studio Apartments

Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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King Edward
Studio Apartments

King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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553 Ceres Ave
Studio Apartments

553 Ceres Ave

553 Ceres AveLos Angeles, CA 90013

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Bristol Apartments
Studio Apartments

Bristol Apartments

423 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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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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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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1454 W 3rd
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1454 W 3rd

1454 W Third StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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457 Witmer St
Studio Apartments

457 Witmer St

457 Witmer StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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160 Union Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

160 Union Pl

160 Union PlLos Angeles, CA 90026
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209 N Boylston St
Studio Apartments

209 N Boylston St

209 N Boylston StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Maryland
Studio Apartments

Maryland

1318 Maryland StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Historic Core

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Los Angeles, CA by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser. See how it ranks!

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463 S. Hartford Ave.
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463 S. Hartford Ave.

463 Hartford AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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311 Witmer St
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311 Witmer St

311 S Witmer StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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401 Witmer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

401 Witmer St

401 S Witmer StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Core Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Core area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. Grand Plaza Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,159. Here are the most affordable Historic Core apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
Grand Plaza SeniorStudio 450sf1BR,1BA$1,159
Randolph LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,409
City View ApartmentsSt-MStudio,1BA$1,425
401 Witmer St401 Witmer St1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Core 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 Historic Core 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 Historic Core 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
Ames Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
National City TowerLUGANO1BR,1BA$2.14
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
HB0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.29
Great Republic Lofts1brm/1 bath Loft1BR,1BA$2.22
City LoftsLive/Work Loft - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #17

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Historic Core, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Core Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Core?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Core is at Grand Plaza Senior listed at $1,159.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Core Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Core Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Core Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Core is starting from $2,150 at 1350 4th.

What is the most affordable Historic Core Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Historic Core Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jaide Lofts and starts from $2,750.

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