
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Artists District Los Angeles, CA from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Alexandria Apartments

255 S Hill St

Mikado Little Tokyo

Santee Court

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Artists District, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Artists District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists District Studio Apartments | $2,276 | $795 | $4,407 |
| Artists District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $1,260 | $4,615 |
| Artists District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,444 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Artists District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,309 | $2,950 | $7,500 |
| Artists District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Artists District Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Artists District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Artists District area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at New Genesis Apartments priced from $795. Alexandria Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $927. Here are the most affordable Artists District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Alexandria Apartments | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Santee Court | STUDIO (BCDE) | Studio,1BA | $1,487 |
| stlouis | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Artists District, CA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Artists District area is the $2.30 price per square foot Studio Bed 1 Bath (ph) Model at Pacific Electric Lofts in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $4,407. The second greatest value Artists District apartment is the Modern Loft Units Model at The Walnut Building starting at $3,500 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Artists District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Electric Lofts | Studio Bed 1 Bath (ph) | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| 1919 East 4th Street, Unit Unit #1 | 1919 East 4th Street | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| RiverFront live - Work Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Rosslyn Lofts | Loft K | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Marley Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| Santee Court | 1 BED 1 BATH (SV1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Tailor Lofts | 1 bedroom / 1 bath Plans H-J | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Hellman Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Artists District, Los Angeles, CA
Utah Street Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Artists District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Artists District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Artists District is under $1,722.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Artists District?
The cheapest apartment in Artists District is New Genesis Apartments which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Artists District costs $4,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Artists District?
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 11 regular apartments in Artists District 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 Artists District?
Cheap apartments in Artists District have an average cost of $101 which is $4,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Artists District.
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