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2532 DALY STREET

BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE

2051 W Whittier Blvd

1310 Rio Vista Ave

402 N Soto St.
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1170 Esperanza St, Unit 3

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6150 E Olympic Blvd

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312 N Mathews St

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500 S Montebello Blvd

207 N Mathews St
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3546 E 52Nd St

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3502 Copeland Pl
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East Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Los Angeles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $958 | $1,950 |
| East Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $950 | $2,500 |
| East Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,051 | $3,295 |
| East Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $1,901 | $4,600 |
| East Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,451 | $2,108 | $4,195 |
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Cheapest Available East Los Angeles Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 2532 DALY STREET in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $958. The Silver on Soto in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2532 DALY STREET | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| The Silver on Soto | Studio 15 | Studio,1BA | $994 |
| BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Soto Rose Apartments | Studio 3 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 3rd St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,582 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA and Nearby
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2635 Dobinson St Model at 2635 Dobinson St, Unit 101 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 44A Model at River Gate Townhomes starting at $4,195 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2635 Dobinson St, Unit 101 | 2635 Dobinson St | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| River Gate Townhomes | 44A | 4BR,4BA | $2.20 |
| 1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 | 1919 East 4th Street | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 1432 Ricardo St | 1432 Ricardo St | 4BR,3BA | $2.08 |
| 1305 Masser Pl, Unit 3 | 1305 Masser Pl | 3BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| 627 Brittania St | 2 BD x 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 5838 Allston St, Unit #2 | 5838 Allston St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Orchard Plaza Apartments | B | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| 044 - Howard Highlands | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 5255 Via Campo St | 5255 Via Campo St | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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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 2532 DALY STREET listed at $958.
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 $1,582 at 3rd St.
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 $1,750 at Wyvernwood Garden Apartments.
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 Esmeralda and starts from $2,521.
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