Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA from $695 (177 Rentals)

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property at 1231 S Duncan Ave
$1,900 - $2,300
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1231 S Duncan Ave

East Los AngelesCA90022
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562 S Fetterly AveEast Los Angeles, CA 90022
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1248 S McBride Ave
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1248 S McBride Ave

1248 S McBride AveEast Los Angeles, CA 90022

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property at 4966 Twining St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
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4966 Twining St

Los AngelesCA90032
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3219 Gleason Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
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3219 Gleason Ave

3219 Gleason AveLos Angeles, CA 90063
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property at 477-479 Nassau Ave
$1,750 - $3,650
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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477-479 Nassau Ave

Los AngelesCA90063

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property at 300 W Lohart Ave
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

300 W Lohart Ave

MontebelloCA90640

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East Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Los Angeles, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Terrace Heights in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $695. 402 N Soto St. in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace HeightsSHARED ROOMS4BR, 2BA$695
402 N Soto St.BachelorStudio, 1BA$1,050
WyvernwoodStudioStudio, 1BA$1,100
405 Soto.0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,237
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,294
RiverSoto Apartments LLCBachelorStudio, 1BA$1,325
4th St ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$1,425
2626-2634 N BroadwayStudioStudio, 1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3551 Sabina St Model at 3551 Sabina St, Unit 3551 in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,575. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 419 S Lorena St Model at 419 S Lorena St, Unit 419 in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting at $3,795 with a $2.45 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3551 Sabina St, Unit 35513551 Sabina St4BR, 3BA$1.99
419 S Lorena St, Unit 419419 S Lorena St4BR, 2BA$2.45
3502 E 7th St3502 E 7th St3BR, 3BA$2.40
4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half1BR, 1BA$1.63
Park Victoria Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.39
Manitou2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.65
920 Spence Street1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.39
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.49
1020 Carob1bd1ba1BR, 1BA$2.54
1123 N Gage Ave, Unit 1123 Gage1123 N Gage Ave1BR, 1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Los Angeles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Los Angeles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Los Angeles is at 402 N Soto St. listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment is $1,425 at 4th St Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Los Angeles is starting from $1,895 at Breed Street.

What is the most affordable East Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Los Angeles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 616 Via Altamira and starts from $2,475.

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