
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV from $500 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown East area of Las Vegas.


The Parker DTLV

Fremont Palms Apartments

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Ridge on Charleston

2608 E Mesquite Ave

1118 Laurel Ave
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1118 Laurel Ave

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Downtown East, Las Vegas, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown East Studio Apartments | $848 | $676 | $1,056 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,060 | $799 | $1,344 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $1,090 | $1,570 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,482 | $1,795 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown East Neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV.
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Cheapest Available Downtown East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown East area of Las Vegas, NV is a Studio unit found at Summer Place Apartments priced from $676. Fremont Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown East apartments for rent in Las Vegas, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $676 |
| Fremont Palms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Ridge on Charleston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $816 |
| Somerset Commons Apartments | 1x1 W/D Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Olive Properties | Jr 1 Bedrrom | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, NV
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Encantada Apartments in the in the Homeless Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 3X2 Model at Ridge Falls Apartments starting at $1,673 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Sunrise Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encantada Apartments | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Ridge Falls Apartments | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 2812 Marlin Ave | 2812 Marlin Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Ava Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| SANTA FE APARTMENTS | MOVE IN READY UNITS | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Somerset Commons Apartments | 1x1 W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Fremont Palms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Citrus Apartments | Tangerine - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Olive Properties | Jr 1 Bedrrom | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
| Summer Place Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown East is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East is The Parker DTLV which is listed at $719, while the average apartment in Downtown East costs $1,703.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Downtown East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown East?
Cheap apartments in Downtown East have an average cost of $478 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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