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


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Historic Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Downtown LA?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Historic Downtown LA Studio Apartments | $2,492 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Historic Downtown LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $1,260 | $7,429 |
Historic Downtown LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
Historic Downtown LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,437 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
Historic Downtown LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,901 | $3,255 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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. The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,552. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L1 | Studio,1BA | $1,552 |
Santee Court | STUDIO (BCDE) | Studio,1BA | $1,571 |
Ames Lofts | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,596 |
Santa Fe Lofts | LOFTA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,646 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown LA, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Downtown LA area is the $2.03 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at HB in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Historic Downtown LA apartment is the 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 starting at $2,950 with a $1.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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HB | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $2.03 |
621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Spring Tower Lofts | Live/Work Loft - B (2br) | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Tailor Lofts | 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O | 4BR,2BA | $2.13 |
The Mercantile Lofts | 1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Randolph Lofts | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $2.43 |
Premiere Towers | 3 Bedroom - Facing Interior | 3BR,2BA | $2.60 |
The Brockman Lofts | 01L1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
Thurman Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
Ames Lofts | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Downtown La, Los Angeles, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,646 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 $2,295 at Ames Lofts.
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 Jaide Lofts and starts from $2,750.
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