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property at 8178 Chestnut Ave

$1,600 - $2,000

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8178 Chestnut Ave

South GateCA90280

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property at 4986 Southern Ave

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4986 Southern Ave, Unit E, Unit E

4986 Southern Ave
South GateCA90280

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Cheapest Available Cudahy Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cudahy, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+ in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,306. Palm Gate Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cudahy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,306
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 0Studio,1BA$1,545
9301 Atlantic Ave1bed-1bath1BR,1BA$1,604
Alethea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
2700 Clarendon1/11BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cudahy, CA and Nearby

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cudahy area is the $2.19 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 4704 Florence Avenue in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cudahy apartment is the 2 Bed Model at 5017 Clara St starting at $2,795 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cudahy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4704 Florence Avenue4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2.19
5017 Clara St2 Bed2BR,2.5BA$1.86
Downey Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
8119 San Antonio Ave, Unit #28119 San Antonio Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
Alethea Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Maywood ApartmentTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.57
11502-11506 Adco Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.23
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 0Studio ,1BA$2.55
5645 Fostoria St, Unit Studio Fostoria5645 Fostoria StStudio ,1BA$2.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cudahy

What type of rentals are currently available in Cudahy?

There are currently 1868 Apartments for Rent in Cudahy, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $3,899. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cudahy ranging from $1,000 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cudahy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cudahy ranges from $1,000 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,726.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cudahy?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cudahy range from $3,195 to $3,899, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,775 to $3,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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