
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boyle Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles.


402 N Soto St.

1310 Rio Vista Ave

2815 1st St

1170 Esperanza St, Unit 3
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The Silver on Soto

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Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boyle Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle Heights Studio Apartments | $1,173 | $995 | $1,495 |
| Boyle Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,150 | $2,280 |
| Boyle Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,051 | $2,590 |
| Boyle Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $2,550 | $3,600 |
| Boyle Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $2,795 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Boyle Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Boyle Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE priced from $995. 402 N Soto St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Boyle Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 402 N Soto St. | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Silver on Soto | Studio 18 | Studio,1BA | $1,054 |
| Soto Rose Apartments | Studio 21 | Studio,1BA | $1,187 |
| 405 Soto. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boyle Heights, CA
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boyle Heights area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1919 East 4th Street Model at 1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 in the in the Boyle Heights neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Boyle Heights apartment is the 2439 Malabar St Model at 2439 Malabar St, Unit 2437.5 starting at $3,600 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boyle Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 | 1919 East 4th Street | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 2439 Malabar St, Unit 2437.5 | 2439 Malabar St | 4BR,3BA | $2.40 |
| 2437 Malabar St, Unit A | 2437 Malabar St | 4BR,3BA | $2.20 |
| 1139 S Lorena St, Unit 1137 | 1139 S Lorena St | 3BR,3BA | $2.39 |
| 326 N Breed St, Unit #3 | 326 N Breed St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Michel Apartments | 3032 Whittier Blvd #2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Park Fickett | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 2707 Pomeroy Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Wyvernwood Garden Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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Best Local Schools in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boyle Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boyle Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boyle Heights is under $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boyle Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Boyle Heights is stlouis which is listed at $1,590, while the average apartment in Boyle Heights costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boyle Heights?
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 2 regular apartments in Boyle Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boyle Heights?
Cheap apartments in Boyle Heights have an average cost of $316 which is $2,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boyle Heights.
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