Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (136 Rentals)

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1042 Irolo St

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2975 Leeward Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2975 Leeward Apartments

2975 Leeward AveLos Angeles, CA 90005
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Carondelet Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carondelet Court

816 S Carondelet StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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904 S Catalina St
Studio Apartments

904 S Catalina St

904 S Catalina StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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946 S Carondelet StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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2350-2352 Portland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2350-2352 Portland St

2350-2352 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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733 S Coronado St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

733 S Coronado St

733 S Coronado StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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1102 S Mariposa Ave
Studio Apartments

1102 S Mariposa Ave

1102 S Mariposa AveLos Angeles, CA 90006
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847 S Alvarado St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

847 S Alvarado St

847 S Alvarado StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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The Sinclair LA
Studio Apartments

The Sinclair LA

2208 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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St James Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Park

825 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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. Victorian @ 11th Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Pico-Union apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charleston ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Victorian @ 11th Place0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
822 S Park ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
san27430BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
2642 Brighton AveCo-Living - 91BR,1BA$1,200
2850 Leeward AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
EBA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,290
Casas On Cordova Street Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Bonnie Brae ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico-Union area is the $0.39 price per square foot 1349 W 23rd St Model at 1349 W 23rd St, Unit 2 in the in the Koreatown neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Pico-Union apartment is the 970 S Kingsley Dr Model at 970 S Kingsley Dr, Unit 307 starting at $3,690 with a $2.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1349 W 23rd St, Unit 21349 W 23rd St5BR,5.5BA$0.39
970 S Kingsley Dr, Unit 307970 S Kingsley Dr2BR,2BA$2.29
1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake1135 S Lake St2BR,1.5BA$1.70
845 S. Kingsley3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$2.46
Texere Plaza Lofts5411BR,2BA$2.29
1822 Arapahoe St, Unit 1822 Arapahoe1822 Arapahoe St1BR,1BA$2.00
Magnolia City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.17
958 Magnolia Ave, Unit 102958 Magnolia Ave2BR,2BA$2.58
Kingsley HouseStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.21
822 S Park ViewStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29

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Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #62

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pico-Union?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pico-Union is at The Charleston Apartments listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico-Union Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico-Union Apartment is $1,195 at The Charleston Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pico-Union Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pico-Union is starting from $1,816 at Magnolia City Lights Apartments.

What is the most affordable Pico-Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pico-Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2600 S Catalina St and starts from $1,598.

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