959 S Ardmore Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (112 Rentals)
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2619 W 8th St
Los AngelesCA90057
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1452 W 20th St
Los AngelesCA90007
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from $995Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Charleston Apartments
729 S Union AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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from $1,200Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2850 Leeward Ave
2850 Leeward AveLos Angeles, CA 90005
1219 W 25th St
Los AngelesCA90007
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2642 Brighton Ave
2642 Brighton AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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from $1,245Studio Apartments Available Now
Haddon Hall
3176-3188 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90005
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from $1,295Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Casas On Cordova Street Apartments
1864 Cordova StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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"Landmark Towers"- Beacon Tower LLC
744 Beacon AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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from $1,299Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bonnie Brae Apartments
930 S Bonnie Brae StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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from $1,350Studio Apartments Available Apr 10
NRE - The Bard Apartments
756 S Normandie AveLos Angeles, CA 90005
2850 Francis Ave
Los AngelesCA90005
1042 Irolo St
Los AngelesCA90006
727 S Coronado St
Los AngelesCA90057
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from $1,395Studio Apartment Available Now
2628 S Halldale Ave, Unit 2628 3
2628 S Halldale AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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from $1,4001 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 9
2667 Menlo Ave, Unit 2677-1
2667 Menlo AveLos Angeles, CA 90007
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from $1,425Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Modern Studios in Koreatown
915 S Kenmore AveLos Angeles, CA 90006
815 S Lake St
Los AngelesCA90057
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from $1,475Studio Apartments Available Now
3250 James M Wood Blvd
3250-3254 James M Wood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90006
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from $1,495Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
2605-2611 Orchard Ave
2605-2611 Orchard AveLos Angeles, CA 90007
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from $1,495Studio Apartments Available Apr 1
The President Apartments
669 S Union AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
1421 Westmoreland Ave
Los AngelesCA90006
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MacArthur Park Apartments
725 S Alvarado StLos Angeles, CA 90057
730 S Catalina St
Los AngelesCA90005
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from $1,500Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Manali Residence
742 S Westlake AveLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pico-Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico-Union Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $850 | $4,900 |
| Pico-Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $780 | $5,200 |
| Pico-Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $899 | $6,600 |
| Pico-Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,768 | $1,588 | $5,400 |
| Pico-Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,256 | $3,900 | $6,800 |
| Pico-Union 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,141 | $925 | $6,750 |
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Cheapest Available Pico-Union Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Charleston Apartments priced from $995. san2743 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Pico-Union apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charleston Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| san2743 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Victorian @ 11th Place | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 822 S Park View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| 2850 Leeward Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 2642 Brighton Ave | Co-Living - 9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| "Landmark Towers"- Beacon Tower LLC | BACHELORETTE | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Arthur Emery Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico-Union area is the $0.34 price per square foot Condo- 1 bed 1 bath Model at Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Pico-Union apartment is the 1349 W 23rd St Model at 1349 W 23rd St, Unit 2 starting at $925 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Koreatown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pico-Union apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St | Condo- 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 1349 W 23rd St, Unit 2 | 1349 W 23rd St | 5BR,5.5BA | $0.39 |
| 970 S Kingsley Dr, Unit 307 | 970 S Kingsley Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 1370 W 24th St, Unit 1370 | 1370 W 24th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 845 S. Kingsley | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.25 |
| Texere Plaza Lofts | 2276 | 1BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 1822 Arapahoe St, Unit 1822 Arapahoe | 1822 Arapahoe St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1414 W 25th St, Unit 1414 | 1414 W 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Magnolia City Lights Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| 822 S Park View | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
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Best Local Schools in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA
Magnolia Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (550)
4 out of 10
West Adams Preparatory High
Los Angeles Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1080)
3 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA
Magnolia Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (550)
4 out of 10
West Adams Preparatory High
Los Angeles Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1080)
3 out of 10
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Getting Around the Pico-Union Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
81 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Pico-Union Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pico-Union?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pico-Union is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pico-Union?
The cheapest apartment in Pico-Union is The Charleston Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Pico-Union costs $4,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pico-Union?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Pico-Union that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pico-Union?
Cheap apartments in Pico-Union have an average cost of $1,393 which is $3,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico-Union.
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