
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA from $700 (101 Rentals)
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1030 Leonard Ave

2826 Darwin Ave, Unit C

2532 DALY STREET

402 N Soto St.

Wyvernwood

3403 City Terrace Drive

Room in Shared 5 bed/5 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 5 bed/5 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/5 bath home, Unit C
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Room in Shared 5 bed/5 bath home, Unit B

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2134 N Thomas St

2026 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 7

544 S Saint Louis St

4th St Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/5 bath home, Unit E

Step Apartments

5533 Mission Wy

Chelsea/Soto

3141-3143 Wabash Ave
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1743 Sichel St

Room in Shared 5 bed/5 bath home, Unit D

1917 New Jersey St

120 N Boyle Ave, Unit 3

3420 Percy St, Unit 3

5328 Almont St

Reflections at Brittania

4121 1/2 Supreme Ct

2529 W Beverly Blvd, Unit 6

4734 E 57th St, Unit C
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209 N Eastman Ave

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479 Nassau Ave

1204 S Spruce St

1204 S Spruce St

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2110 Keith St, Unit 2112 Keith Street

4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF

Park Victoria Apartments

RiverSoto Apartments LLC

Tierra Del Sol

1922 1/4 Daly St
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4010-4014 Rockwood St, Unit 0.75

427 N Concord St, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment for r

2431 W Beverly Blvd

4010 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 0.75 Rockwood st

2855 Cincinnati St

6150 E Olympic Blvd

Fraser Flats

Mariachi Plaza Apartments

2033 E 4th St

The Silver on Soto
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $1,744 | $912 | $2,195 |
| Cheap East Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,360 | $2,450 |
| Cheap East Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $1,913 | $2,995 |
| Cheap East Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $2,300 | $4,095 |
| Cheap East Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,741 | $2,539 | $4,575 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2532 DALY STREET | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $912 |
| 402 N Soto St. | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Wyvernwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 4th St Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Step Apartments | C | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Chelsea/Soto | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,581 |
| Griffin | 0 bed, 1 bath - Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2512 Pennsylvania Ave | 2512 Pennsylvania Ave | 4BR,4BA | $2.18 |
| River Gate Townhomes | 33B | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.50 |
| Orchard Plaza Apartments | M | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Park Victoria Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Sereno Hills | 2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| College Manor | 2BR/1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 1020 Carob | 2bd1ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Locke | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 4th St Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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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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