Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City East Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,800 (19 Rentals)

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property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 460 S Spring St

460 S Spring St

Los AngelesCA90013

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property at 215 W 7th St

215 W 7th St

Los AngelesCA90014
property at 125 4th St

125 4th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 901 S Broadway

901 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90015
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013

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property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013

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property at 108 W 2nd St

108 W 2nd St

Los AngelesCA90012

Central City East, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 Huntington Apartments priced from $900. Mikado Little Tokyo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Central City East apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$900
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,550
Santa Fe LoftsLOFTA21BR,1BA$1,601
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments01L2Studio,1BA$1,639
Rosslyn Lofts ApartmentsLoft CStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City East, CA

As of July 29, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
Spring Tower Lofts3 Beds 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.90
The Walnut BuildingModern Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.01
The Mercantile Lofts1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 51BR,1BA$1.82
Hellman Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.63
Premiere Towers2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.05
Close to everything, far from the ordinary1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12
City LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments01L2Studio ,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City East

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City East?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in Central City East, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $18,599. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City East ranging from $1,800 to $19,990.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City East ranges from $1,800 to $19,990 with an average monthly rent of $7,093.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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