Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Ballington Plaza
Studio Apartments

Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
Senior Living
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King Edward
Studio Apartments

King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Bristol Apartments
Studio Apartments

Bristol Apartments

423 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Blackstone Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Blackstone Apartments

901 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90015
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553 Stanford Ave
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553 Stanford Ave

553 Stanford AveLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Historic Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Downtown LA Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Downtown LA area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Huntington Apartments priced from $950. Marley Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$950
Marley LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,487
Santa Fe LoftsLOFTA31BR,1BA$1,504
Randolph Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,577
Santee CourtSTUDIO (BCDE)Studio,1BA$1,651
National City TowerCAPRIStudio,1BA$1,657
The Broadway LoftsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,698
Pacific Electric LoftsStudio Bed 1 Baths (la)Studio,1BA$1,714
Grether & Grether Loft BuildingKYSARStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown LA, CA

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Downtown LA 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 Downtown LA 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 Downtown LA 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
Ames Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Tailor Lofts1 bedroom / 1 bath Plans H-J1BR,1BA$2.22
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
HB0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.29
Great Republic Lofts1brm/1 bath Loft1BR,1BA$2.22
Randolph Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
City LoftsLive/Work Loft - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
National City TowerCAPRIStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Downtown La, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 Historic Downtown LA Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Downtown LA?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Downtown LA is at Huntington Apartments listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Downtown LA Apartment is $1,504 at Santa Fe Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Downtown LA is starting from $2,400 at Premiere Towers.

What is the most affordable Historic Downtown LA Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Historic Downtown LA Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Premiere Towers and starts from $2,800.

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