
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City East Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $300 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central City East area of Los Angeles.


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Central City East, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 | $2,322 | $795 | $6,355 |
| Central City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,260 | $8,000 |
| Central City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,079 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Central City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,237 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
| Central City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central City East Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central City East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City East area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at New Genesis Apartments priced from $795. Huntington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Central City East apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Alexandria Apartments | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| Broadway Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City East, CA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City East area is the $1.34 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Central City East apartment is the 3 Beds 1 Bath Model at Spring Tower Lofts starting at $3,800 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Spring Tower Lofts | 3 Beds 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Pacific Electric Lofts | Studio Bed 1 Bath (ph) | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| RiverFront live - Work Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Gas Company Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Rosslyn Lofts | Loft K | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Ames Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Central City East, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City East?
The cheapest apartment in Central City East is New Genesis Apartments which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Central City East costs $6,774.
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 31 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 $131 which is $6,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City East.
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