
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Los Angeles, CA from $700 (21 Rentals)
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Mikado Little Tokyo

AVA Arts District

Hikari

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Garey Building

One Santa Fe

Arrive Wakaba
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Amp Lofts

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Aliso

Binford Lofts

267 S San Pedro St, Unit 211, Unit 211

222 S Central Ave, Unit 219, Unit 219

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825 E 4th St, Unit 208, Unit 208
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Alloy

553 Ceres Ave

420 San Pedro St

553 Stanford Ave

267 San Pedro St

100 S Alameda St

629 Traction Ave
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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 | $2,227 | $1,495 | $3,900 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $2,119 | $7,598 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,267 | $2,605 | $10,000+ |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,606 | $3,377 | $4,065 |
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There are currently 21 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. Step Designer Studio Community Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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 |
| Step Designer Studio Community Living | EV | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| AVA Arts District | S1-FinishII-417sf | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
| Hikari | FP13 | Studio,1BA | $1,887 |
| One Santa Fe | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,893 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $3.75 price per square foot 530 Molino St Model at 530 Molino St, Unit 107 in the in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style Model at RiverFront live - Work Lofts starting at $3,350 with a $1.81 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 Molino St, Unit 107 | 530 Molino St | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| RiverFront live - Work Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| 825 E 4th St, Unit 208 | 825 E 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Binford Lofts | 411 | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| Amp Lofts | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
| Arrive Wakaba | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
| Hikari | FP13 | Studio ,1BA | $3.66 |
| One Santa Fe | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
| AVA Arts District | S1-FinishII-417sf | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
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 $1,945 at AVA Arts District.
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 $2,605 at AVA Arts District.
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