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property at 729 S Union Ave

$995

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729 S Union Ave

Los AngelesCA90017

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property at 2529 4th St

$1,199 - $1,246

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2529 4th St

Los AngelesCA90057

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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. New Genesis Apartments in the City West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. 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
New Genesis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$800
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
729 S. Union Ave.Great Studio apartment home for rent near Downt...Studio,1BA$995
car9460BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Royal VikingStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,095
Commodore Regency ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
RCG 722 Hartford LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100

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

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Echo Park area is the $1.34 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Echo Park apartment is the 3 Beds 1 Bath Model at Spring Tower Lofts starting at $3,800 with a $1.90 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.
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
Spring Tower Lofts3 Beds 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.90
Tailor Lofts5 bedroom / 2 bath Plan P5BR,2BA$1.98
611 Virgil Village3bed3BR,3BA$1.91
RiverFront live - Work Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.69
Hellman Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.52
Randolph Lofts1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.85
681 Shatto Pl.StudioStudio ,1BA$2.03
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 #22

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 New Genesis Apartments listed at $795.

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 $1,835 at Woodside 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 Carlyle Apartments and starts from $2,475.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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