Apartments for Rent in the Central City East Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA (302 Rentals)

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Park Fifth
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$2,626 - $9,400
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Park Fifth

427 W 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Trademark
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$2,113 - $6,478
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Trademark

437 S Hill StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Garey Building
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$2,406
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Garey Building

905 E 2nd StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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255 Grand
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$1,627 - $4,084
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255 Grand

255 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Museum Tower
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$1,941 - $7,212
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Museum Tower

225 S Olive StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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South Park Lofts
$2,158 - $3,629
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$2,158 - $3,629
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South Park Lofts

816-818 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Central City East, Los Angeles, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Los Angeles. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Central City East

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central City East area of Los Angeles, CA?

As of today, August 18, 2026, there are currently 302 available Central City East apartments priced from $800 to $23,595, with an average monthly rent of $3,166.

How much are Studio apartments in Central City East?

There are currently 177 Studio Apartments in Central City East with rent ranges from $800 to $4,196 with an average price of $2,331.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central City East Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central City East ranges from $1,600 to $7,598 with an average monthly rent of $2,727.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City East cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central City East range from $2,400 to $13,007. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,863.

How expensive are Central City East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 35 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central City East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $12,245 - averaging $5,703 for the location.

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