Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA from $700 (28 Rentals)

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549 S Mathews St
1 Bedroom Apartments

549 S Mathews St

549 S Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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312 N Mathews St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 N Mathews St

312 N Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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Coronel Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Village

935 S Boyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90023
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207 N Mathews St
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 N Mathews St

207 N Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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3546 E 52Nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3546 E 52Nd St

3546 E 52nd StMaywood, CA 90270
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Palm House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm House Apartments

2446 Workman StLos Angeles, CA 90031
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Reflections at Brittania
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reflections at Brittania

1030 Brittania StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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2433 Eastern Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2433 Eastern Ave

2433 Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Rosewood Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Park Apartments

2230 S Eastern AveCity Of Commerce, CA 90040
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3502 Copeland Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

3502 Copeland Pl

3502 Copeland PlLos Angeles, CA 90032
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stlouis
1 Bedroom Apartments

stlouis

544 S Saint Louis StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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Ramona Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Garden Apartments

3104-3208 W Ramona RdAlhambra, CA 91803
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2707 Pomeroy Ave
Studio Apartments

2707 Pomeroy Ave

2707 Pomeroy AveLos Angeles, CA 90033
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608 Via Altamira
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

608 Via Altamira

608 Via AltamiraMontebello, CA 90640
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Taylor Cove Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Cove Apartments

633 N Taylor AveMontebello, CA 90640
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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 $1,150. Soto Rose Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,278. 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$1,150
Soto Rose Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,278
405 Soto.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,433
2707 Pomeroy Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,575
Chelsea/Soto1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,604
Woodbridge Village Apartments 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,645
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,696

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2822 Sierra St Model at 2822 Sierra St, Unit 2822 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value East Los Angeles 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 East Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2822 Sierra St, Unit 28222822 Sierra St5BR,2BA$2.27
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.94
River Gate Townhomes33D3BR,3BA$2.68
744 Hendricks Ave, Unit #1744 Hendricks Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
1139 S Lorena St, Unit 11391139 S Lorena St3BR,2.5BA$2.70
2716 Via Paseo, Unit 12716 Via Paseo2BR,2BA$2.65
1614 Pleasant Ave, Unit 2041614 Pleasant Ave2BR,2BA$2.68
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.57
1023 Tremont St.2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.66
031 - Taylor Manor1/11BR,1BA$2.69

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Getting Around East Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,150.

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 $1,604 at Chelsea/Soto.

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 $1,857 at Ditman.

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 3rd St and starts from $2,887.

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