Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Station Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Ballington Plaza
Studio Apartments

Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
Senior Living
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King Edward
Studio Apartments

King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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900 College St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

900 College St.

900 W College StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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553 Stanford Ave
Studio Apartments

553 Stanford Ave

553 Stanford AveLos Angeles, CA 90013

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Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Los Angeles, CA by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser. See how it ranks!

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a813
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

a813

813 Alpine StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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1724-1736 Workman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1724-1736 Workman St

1724-1736 Workman StLos Angeles, CA 90031
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121 S Gless St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121 S Gless St

121 S Gless StLos Angeles, CA 90033

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Bunker Heights Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bunker Heights Apartments

849 N Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Union Station, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Station area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mariachi Plaza Apartments priced from $995. Grand Plaza Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,179. Here are the most affordable Union Station apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariachi Plaza Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$995
Grand Plaza Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,179
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,390
553 Stanford Ave553 Stanford AveStudio,1BA$1,650
The JeffriesStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Tailor LoftsStudio/1 Bed 1BathStudio,1BA$1,725
a8131BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
HB0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
San Fernando Building LoftsLOFTA31BR,1BA$1,815
La Plaza VillageS1aStudio,1BA$1,931

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Station, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Station area is the $2.03 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at HB in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Union Station apartment is the 1919 East 4th Street Model at 1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 starting at $3,300 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HB4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2.03
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.94
Tailor Lofts4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O4BR,2BA$2.13
1001 Doyle Pl, Unit B2011001 Doyle Pl3BR,2BA$2.25
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.91
Close to everything, far from the ordinary1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64
701 N. Hill Pl.2BD x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.90
636 N HILL PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
216 S. St. Louis St2+12BR,1BA$2.83
Grand Central Market ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #101

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Union Station Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

99 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Station Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Union Station?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Station is under $1,931.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Station?

The cheapest apartment in Union Station is Grand Plaza Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,179, while the average apartment in Union Station costs $3,822.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Station?

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 10 regular apartments in Union Station 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 Union Station?

Cheap apartments in Union Station have an average cost of $115 which is $3,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Station.

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