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

420 San Pedro St

420 S San Pedro St, Unit 306, Unit 306

Arrive Wakaba

One Santa Fe

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AVA Arts District

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Amp Lofts

Binford Lofts

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Aliso

267 S San Pedro St, Unit 211, Unit 211

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825 E 4th St, Unit 208, Unit 208

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553 Ceres Ave

420 San Pedro St

553 Stanford Ave

267 San Pedro St

100 S Alameda St
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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 | $2,514 | $1,560 | $3,900 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,010 | $2,233 | $6,131 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $2,851 | $10,000+ |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,144 | $3,553 | $4,370 |
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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. Hikari has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,930. 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 | $1,930 |
| Arrive Wakaba | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,039 |
| One Santa Fe | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Amp Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,298 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, CA
As of April 10, 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 $3,995 with a $2.16 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 | $2.16 |
| 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 |
| 107 Hewitt | Hewitt | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Aliso | ONE BEDROOM 6 | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Amp Lofts | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
| Arrive Wakaba | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.93 |
| Hikari | FP13 | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $2,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is One Santa Fe which is listed at $2,233, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $4,327.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts 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 3 regular apartments in Arts District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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