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3258 Dundas St

Los AngelesCA90063
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2339 Lillyvale Ave, Unit 161

2339 Lillyvale Ave
Los AngelesCA90032

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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 BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $995. 2532 DALY STREET in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
402 N Soto St.BachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
The Silver on SotoStudio 18Studio,1BA$1,054
Soto Rose ApartmentsStudio 21Studio,1BA$1,187
405 Soto.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,279
stlouis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,590
Woodbridge Village Apartments - 1900 N. MARIANNA AVE.1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1919 East 4th Street Model at 1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 33B Model at River Gate Townhomes starting at $3,745 with a $2.37 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.
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.76
River Gate Townhomes33B3BR,2.5BA$2.37
1432 Ricardo St1432 Ricardo St4BR,3BA$2.08
2437 Malabar St, Unit A2437 Malabar St4BR,3BA$2.20
1139 S Lorena St, Unit 11371139 S Lorena St3BR,3BA$2.39
1305 Masser Pl, Unit 31305 Masser Pl3BR,2BA$2.24
326 N Breed St, Unit #3326 N Breed St2BR,1BA$2.25
5838 Allston St, Unit #25838 Allston St1BR,1BA$2.00
Orchard Plaza ApartmentsM2BR,2BA$2.33
2218 Lincoln Park Ave, Unit 22218 Lincoln Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Los Angeles

What type of rentals are currently available in East Los Angeles?

There are currently 1835 Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $39,995. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Los Angeles ranging from $750 to $7,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Los Angeles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Los Angeles ranges from $750 to $7,195 with an average monthly rent of $3,217.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Los Angeles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Los Angeles range from $1,901 to $3,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,108.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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