Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Artists District Los Angeles, CA from $300 (48 Rentals)

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Museum Tower
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$1,621 - $8,298
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Museum Tower

225 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Garey Building
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$2,003 - $4,157
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garey Building

905 E 2nd StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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King Edward
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King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Ballington Plaza
Studio Apartments

Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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553 Ceres Ave
Studio Apartments

553 Ceres Ave

553 Ceres AveLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Coronel Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Village

935 S Boyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90023

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933 S Soto St
1 Bedroom Apartments

933 S Soto St

933 S Soto StLos Angeles, CA 90023
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Santee Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santee Court

716-718 S Los Angeles StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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1815 E 2nd St
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1815 E 2nd St

1815 E 2nd StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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Fairview Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Heights

571 Fairview AveLos Angeles, CA 90033
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2195 Whittier
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2195 Whittier

2195 Whittier BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90023
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121 S Gless St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 S Gless St

121 S Gless StLos Angeles, CA 90033

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$2,050 - $2,500

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420 San Pedro St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 416 S Spring St

$2,100

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416 S Spring St

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Artists District, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Genesis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,560
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments01L2Studio,1BA$1,582
Step Designer Studio Community LivingEPVStudio,1BA$1,695
The Broadway LoftsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,698
The JeffriesStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Santa Fe LoftsLOFTA1Studio,1BA$1,764
Santee CourtSTUDIO (FGHI)Studio,1BA$1,767
Pacific Electric LoftsStudio Bed 1 Bath (lb)Studio,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Artists District, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Artists District 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverFront live - Work Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.81
The Walnut BuildingModern Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.01
Tailor Lofts4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O4BR,2BA$2.06
Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07
4th & Main2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.74
825 E 4th St, Unit 208825 E 4th St1BR,1BA$2.79
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38
Binford Lofts411Studio ,1BA$2.79
Pacific Electric LoftsStudio Bed 1 Bath (lb)Studio ,1BA$2.15
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments01L1Studio ,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Artists District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Artists District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Artists District is at New Genesis Apartments listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Artists District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Artists District Apartment is $1,530 at New Genesis Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Artists District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Artists District is starting from $2,313 at The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments.

What is the most affordable Artists District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Artists District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tailor Lofts and starts from $2,500.

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