
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central City East Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,600 (29 Rentals)


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312 W 5th St, Unit 1117

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312 W 5th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City East Studio Apartments | $2,331 | $800 | $4,196 |
Central City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $1,600 | $7,598 |
| Central City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,863 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Central City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,703 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,447 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central City East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central City East is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City East?
The cheapest apartment in Central City East is Alexandria Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Central City East costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central City East?
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 36 regular apartments in Central City East 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 Central City East?
Cheap apartments in Central City East have an average cost of $141 which is $2,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City East.
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