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Echo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Echo Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Echo Park, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood priced from $645. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available in the City West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Echo Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Hotel AlexandriaAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$849
The Rayfield ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,075
The Monroe at Virgil VillageBachelorStudio,1BA$1,100
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Park WilshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Echo Park, CA and Nearby

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Echo Park area is the $0.48 price per square foot 2209 W 12th St Model at 2209 W 12th St, Unit Apt A in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Echo Park apartment is the 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 starting at $2,950 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Echo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2209 W 12th St, Unit Apt A2209 W 12th St4BR,1.5BA$0.48
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
Spring Tower Lofts3 Beds 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.90
The Mercantile Lofts1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 31BR,1BA$1.84
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.79
1626 Lake Shore Ave1626 Lake Shore Ave2BR,1BA$2.08
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
City LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Lakeview Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Echo Park, CA

Ranked #15

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Echo Park, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Echo Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Echo Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Echo Park is at Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Echo Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Echo Park Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Echo Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Echo Park is starting from $1,951 at Magnolia City Lights Apartments.

What is the most affordable Echo Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Echo Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jaide Lofts and starts from $2,750.

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