
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Los Angeles, CA from $700 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Arts District area of Los Angeles.


Mikado Little Tokyo

Hikari

AVA Arts District

One Santa Fe

Arrive Wakaba
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Aliso

107 Hewitt

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Alloy

222 S Central Ave, Unit 214

553 Ceres Ave

553 Stanford Ave

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100 S Alameda St
Arts District, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arts District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts District Studio Apartments | $2,592 | $1,368 | $4,752 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,308 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,806 | $2,606 | $10,000+ |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,173 | $3,810 | $4,320 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arts District Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mikado Little Tokyo priced from $1,560. Hikari has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,869. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,560 |
| Hikari | FP13 | Studio,1BA | $1,869 |
| One Santa Fe | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Arrive Wakaba | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,079 |
| Amp Lofts | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,257 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.77 price per square foot 420 S San Pedro St Model at 420 S San Pedro St, Unit 103 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 530 Molino St Model at 530 Molino St, Unit 107 starting at $7,500 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 S San Pedro St, Unit 103 | 420 S San Pedro St | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 530 Molino St, Unit 107 | 530 Molino St | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| RiverFront live - Work Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Binford Lofts | 411 | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| 107 Hewitt | Hewitt | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Amp Lofts | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.26 |
| Arrive Wakaba | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.01 |
| Hikari | FP13 | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
| One Santa Fe | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $4.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arts District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arts District is at Mikado Little Tokyo listed at $1,560.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arts District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arts District Apartment is $2,335 at One Santa Fe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arts District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arts District is starting from $3,021 at One Santa Fe.
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