Cheap Homes for Rent in Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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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 1723 James M Wood Blvd priced from $995. 926 S Lake St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Pico-Union apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1723 James M Wood BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$995
926 S Lake St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
2700 San Marino StBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
1405 S. Berendo StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
Toberman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA

As of May 10, 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 8x7 Model at 705 W 23rd St starting at $6,999 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles 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.
Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino StCondo- 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.34
705 W 23rd St8x76BR,6.5BA$2.07
845 S. Kingsley2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.72
1677 W 24th St, Unit #31677 W 24th St3BR,1BA$2.16
Victorian @ 11th Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
1822 Arapahoe St, Unit 1822 Arapahoe1822 Arapahoe St1BR,1BA$2.00
Modern & Stylish 2-Bedroom ApartmentNewly Remodeled Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.30
Texere Plaza Lofts5531BR,2.5BA$2.30
Magnolia City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.21
bon9210BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pico-Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Pico-Union?

There are currently 2021 Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA with pricing that ranges from $780 to $15,000. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pico-Union ranging from $850 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pico-Union?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pico-Union ranges from $850 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,819.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pico-Union?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pico-Union range from $1,588 to $5,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $10,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,989 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,045.

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