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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
The Sinclair LAModel DStudio,1BA$832
Olympic HotelModel AStudio,1BA$832
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
729 S. Union Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
New Hampshire ManorLarge SingleStudio,1BA$1,095
Commodore Regency ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

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

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Echo Park area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4311 Model at 4311 Eagle Rock Blvd in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Echo Park apartment is the 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 starting at $2,650 with a $1.20 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.
4311 Eagle Rock Blvd43112BR,2BA$0.57
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.20
611 Virgil Village3bed3BR,3BA$1.91
3250 Andrita St3250 Andrita St1BR,1BA$1.62
The Talmadge1 BED1BR,1BA$2.00
725-729 S Spring StLoftsStudio ,1BA$1.66
310 South Virgil Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.80
720 Bartlett St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
1285 Vin Scully Ave, Unit 51285 Vin Scully Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

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Echo Park, CA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Echo Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Echo Park?

There are currently 5912 Apartments for Rent in Echo Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $99,999. There are also 467 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Echo Park ranging from $850 to $15,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Echo Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Echo Park ranges from $850 to $15,400 with an average monthly rent of $4,038.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Echo Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Echo Park range from $1,900 to $43,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $15,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,574 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.