Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA from $600 (89 Rentals)

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property at 3403 City Terrace Drive

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3403 City Terrace Drive, Unit 1

3403 City Terrace Drive
Los AngelesCA90063

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property at 2339 Lillyvale Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2339 Lillyvale Ave, Unit 161B

2339 Lillyvale Ave
Los AngelesCA90032
property at 1841 Marney Ave

$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1841 Marney Ave

Los AngelesCA90032

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3219 Gleason Ave
$1,600
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 5

3219 Gleason Ave

3219 Gleason AveLos Angeles, CA 90063
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Lorena Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lorena Heights

3327 Sabina StLos Angeles, CA 90023
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6150 E Olympic Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6150 E Olympic Blvd

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

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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549 S Mathews St
Studio to 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Village

935 S Boyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90023

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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. Maywood Villas in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $847. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace HeightsFURNISHED SHARED ROOMS WITH 2 PEOPLE/STUDENT HO...4BR,2BA$695
Maywood VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$847
402 N Soto St.BachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
WyvernwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,237
405 Soto.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,279
4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Chelsea/Soto1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.31 price per square foot 44A Model at River Gate Townhomes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,390. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 3551 Sabina St Model at 3551 Sabina St, Unit 3551 starting at $3,695 with a $2.05 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.
River Gate Townhomes44A4BR,4BA$2.31
3551 Sabina St, Unit 35513551 Sabina St4BR,3BA$2.05
1615 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1615 Pennsylvania Ave1615 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,3BA$2.64
3553 Sabina St, Unit 35533553 Sabina St3BR,2BA$2.27
4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half1BR,1BA$1.63
Park Victoria Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
463 S Arizona Ave, Unit Great!! East Los Angeles Apartment463 S Arizona Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
354 Via Miramonte, Unit 354 Via Miramonte354 Via Miramonte1BR,1BA$2.64
1123 N Gage Ave, Unit 1123 Gage1123 N Gage Ave1BR,1BA$2.57
Maywood VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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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 $1,495 at 4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF.

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 $2,000 at Wyvernwood.

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 Emerald Hills and starts from $3,133.

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