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

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Garey Building
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$2,003 - $3,542
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Garey Building

905 E 2nd StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Amp Lofts
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$2,137 - $4,025
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Amp Lofts

695 S Santa Fe AveLos Angeles, CA 90021
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Aliso
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$2,192 - $4,858
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Aliso

950 E 3rd StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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property at 222 S Central Ave

$2,600

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222 S Central Ave, Unit 219, Unit 219

222 S Central Ave
Los AngelesCA90012

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Alloy
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$2,756 - $13,083
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Alloy

525 S Santa Fe AveLos Angeles, CA 90013
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553 Ceres Ave
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553 Ceres Ave

553 Ceres AveLos Angeles, CA 90013
property at 420 San Pedro St

$2,050 - $2,500

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420 San Pedro St

Los AngelesCA90013
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553 Stanford Ave
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553 Stanford Ave

553 Stanford AveLos Angeles, CA 90013
property at 100 S Alameda St

$2,650 - $3,375

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100 S Alameda St

Los AngelesCA90012
property at 629 Traction Ave

$2,800 - $4,700

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629 Traction Ave

Los AngelesCA90013

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,560
Step Designer Studio Community LivingEVStudio,1BA$1,695
AVA Arts DistrictS1-FinishII-417sfStudio,1BA$1,815
HikariFP13Studio,1BA$1,887
One Santa FeStudio CStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
530 Molino St, Unit 107530 Molino St2BR,2BA$3.75
RiverFront live - Work Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.81
The Walnut BuildingModern Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.01
825 E 4th St, Unit 208825 E 4th St1BR,1BA$2.79
Binford Lofts411Studio ,1BA$2.79
Amp LoftsS1Studio ,1BA$3.61
Arrive WakabaS1Studio ,1BA$4.04
HikariFP13Studio ,1BA$3.66
One Santa FeStudio BStudio ,1BA$4.70
AVA Arts DistrictS1-FinishII-417sfStudio ,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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