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Los AngelesCA90015

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1420 Flower St

Los AngelesCA90015

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Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Southeast Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$895
926 S Lake St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
1723 James M Wood BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$950
Mariachi Plaza Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$995
Lake Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Los Angeles area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 BR 3.0 BA Model at The Shire in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Southeast Los Angeles apartment is the 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 starting at $2,950 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Shire2 BR 3.0 BA2BR,3BA$1.14
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
744 Hendricks Ave, Unit #1744 Hendricks Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
1618 E Vernon Ave, Unit 16221618 E Vernon Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 115116 Studebaker Rd1BR,1BA$1.54
Victorian @ 11th Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
1331 Burwood St2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.68
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Los Angeles

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Los Angeles?

There are currently 14985 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $43,550. There are also 595 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Los Angeles ranging from $599 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Los Angeles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Los Angeles ranges from $599 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,878.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southeast Los Angeles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southeast Los Angeles range from $2,100 to $43,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $16,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $825.

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