Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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2033 E 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2033 E 4th St

2033 E 4th StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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The Silver on Soto
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Silver on Soto

323 N Soto StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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549 S Mathews St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

549 S Mathews St

549 S Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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312 N Mathews St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 N Mathews St

312 N Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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Coronel Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Village

935 S Boyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90023
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405 N Soto St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

405 N Soto St

405 N Soto StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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207 N Mathews St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 N Mathews St

207 N Mathews StLos Angeles, CA 90033

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2028 E 3rd St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2028 E 3rd St

2028 E 3rd StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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Arroyo Seco, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arroyo Seco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arroyo Seco area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 402 N Soto St. priced from $975. 4th St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Arroyo Seco apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
402 N Soto St.BachelorStudio,1BA$975
4th St ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Step ApartmentsCStudio,1BA$1,495
1216 N Soto St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,549
Reflections at BrittaniaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Seco, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arroyo Seco area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style Model at RiverFront live - Work Lofts in the in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Arroyo Seco apartment is the 2512 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 2512 Pennsylvania Ave starting at $3,850 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arroyo Seco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverFront live - Work Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.81
2512 Pennsylvania Ave2512 Pennsylvania Ave4BR,4BA$2.18
2439 Malabar St, Unit 24392439 Malabar St4BR,3BA$2.33
321 S Fickett St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
215 N. Fickett St.2BD x 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.55
1711 Sichel St, Unit 1711 1/21711 Sichel St1BR,1BA$3.21
1126 Cornwell St1C (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$3.48
Phoenix Apartments1 BD/1 BT1BR,1BA$3.13
4th St ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
1216 N Soto St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.95

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arroyo Seco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arroyo Seco?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arroyo Seco is at 402 N Soto St. listed at $975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arroyo Seco Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arroyo Seco Apartment is $1,425 at 4th St Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arroyo Seco Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arroyo Seco is starting from $1,913 at 215 N. Fickett St..

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