Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Tokyo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (24 Rentals)

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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. Tailor Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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
Tailor LoftsStudio/1 Bed 1BathStudio,1BA$1,725
Sentral DTLAS4 732Studio,1BA$1,967
Broadway PalacePlan KStudio,1BA$2,079
AVA Little TokyoA1V1BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Tokyo, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Tokyo area is the $2.13 price per square foot 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O Model at Tailor Lofts in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Little Tokyo apartment is the LOFT 307 Model at The Newberry Lofts / Artist Loft Apartments starting at $4,299 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles 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.
Tailor Lofts4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O4BR,2BA$2.13
The Newberry Lofts / Artist Loft ApartmentsLOFT 307Studio ,1BA$2.96
Arrive WakabaB72BR,2BA$3.31
Garey BuildingBelleville 41BR,1BA$3.81
Josephine DTLAA1A1BR,1BA$3.80
AVA Little TokyoA1V1BR,1BA$3.27
107 HewittAlamedaStudio ,1BA$3.52
Sentral DTLAS3 732Studio ,1BA$4.00
888 at Grand Hope ParkA14Studio ,1BA$4.07
Broadway PalacePlan M1BR,1BA$3.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #93

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

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 $2,085 at AVA Little Tokyo.

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 $2,659 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 $3,495.

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