Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA from $700 (101 Rentals)

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property at 3403 City Terrace Drive

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3403 City Terrace Drive

Los AngelesCA90063

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property at 4121 1/2 Supreme Ct

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4121 1/2 Supreme Ct

Los AngelesCA90032

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property at 209 N Eastman Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 N Eastman Ave

Los AngelesCA90063
property at 1204 S Spruce St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1204 S Spruce St

MontebelloCA90640

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6150 E Olympic Blvd
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6150 E Olympic Blvd

6150 E Olympic BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90022
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Fraser Flats
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Fraser Flats

930-932 Fraser AveLos Angeles, CA 90022
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2033 E 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2033 E 4th St

2033 E 4th StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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The Silver on Soto
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Silver on Soto

323 N Soto StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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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 Studio unit found at 2532 DALY STREET in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $912. 402 N Soto St. in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$912
402 N Soto St.BachelorStudio,1BA$975
WyvernwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
4th St ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Step ApartmentsCStudio,1BA$1,495
Chelsea/Soto1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,549
3141-3143 Wabash Ave3141 Wabash1BR,1BA$1,550
5030/ 5034 Valley BlvdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,581
Griffin0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2512 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 2512 Pennsylvania Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 33B Model at River Gate Townhomes starting at $3,960 with a $2.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2512 Pennsylvania Ave2512 Pennsylvania Ave4BR,4BA$2.18
River Gate Townhomes33B3BR,2.5BA$2.50
Orchard Plaza ApartmentsM2BR,2BA$2.33
Park Victoria Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
Sereno Hills2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.20
College Manor2BR/1BTH2BR,1BA$2.41
1020 Carob2bd1ba2BR,1BA$2.53
Locke1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
3141-3143 Wabash Ave3141 Wabash1BR,1BA$2.57
4th St ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $912.

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 $1,900 at 5274-5278 Ithaca Ave.

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 3168 Wabash Ave and starts from $2,842.

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