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Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Little Tokyo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mikado Little Tokyo priced from $1,390. Sentral DTLA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,904. Here are the most affordable Little Tokyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,390
Sentral DTLAS5 755Studio,1BA$1,904
Broadway PalacePlan KStudio,1BA$1,939
AlisoSTUDIO 2Studio,1BA$2,106
888 at Grand Hope ParkA4Studio,1BA$2,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Tokyo, CA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Tokyo area is the $2.82 price per square foot 629 Traction Ave Model at 629 Traction Ave, Unit 231 in the in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Little Tokyo apartment is the 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O Model at Tailor Lofts starting at $3,255 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Tokyo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
629 Traction Ave, Unit 231629 Traction Ave3BR,2BA$2.82
Tailor Lofts4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O4BR,2BA$2.13
The Newberry Lofts / Artist Loft ApartmentsLOFT 307Studio ,1BA$2.76
Arrive WakabaB62BR,2BA$3.13
107 HewittPalmetto2BR,2BA$3.36
Garey BuildingMission2BR,2BA$3.38
Binford Lofts405Studio ,1BA$2.68
888 at Grand Hope ParkA14Studio ,1BA$3.96
Broadway PalacePlan M1BR,1BA$3.66
Sentral DTLAS6 755Studio ,1BA$3.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #90

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 Little Tokyo Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 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 Little Tokyo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Little Tokyo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Little Tokyo is at Mikado Little Tokyo listed at $1,390.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Tokyo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Tokyo Apartment is $2,069 at Broadway Palace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Little Tokyo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Little Tokyo is starting from $2,509 at Broadway Palace.

What is the most affordable Little Tokyo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Little Tokyo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sentral DTLA and starts from $3,721.

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