Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City East Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,600 (24 Rentals)

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property at 430 S Broadway

430 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 430 S Broadway

430 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 430 S Broadway

430 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 432 S Broadway

432 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th 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 630W W 6th St

630W W 6th St

Los AngelesCA90017

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property at 620 Main St

620 Main St

Los AngelesCA90014
property at 460 S Spring St

460 S Spring St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 460 S Spring St

460 S Spring St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 800 W 1st St

800 W 1st St

Los AngelesCA90012
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013

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property at 315 W 5th St

315 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013

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 Mikado Little Tokyo priced from $1,390. Rosslyn Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Central City East apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,390
Rosslyn Lofts ApartmentsLoft CStudio,1BA$1,650
The JeffriesStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Marley LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,707
Santee CourtSTUDIO (BCDE)Studio,1BA$1,737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City East, CA

As of September 12, 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$1.76
Tailor LoftsStudio/1 Bed 1BathStudio ,1BA$1.39
Binford Lofts106Studio ,1BA$2.01
Close to everything, far from the ordinary1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
City LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Pacific Electric LoftsStudio Bed 1 Bath (lb)Studio ,1BA$2.26
Gas Company LoftsStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City East, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #48

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 241 Apartments for Rent in Central City East, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $16,125. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City East ranging from $1,698 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 $1,698 to $19,990 with an average monthly rent of $7,388.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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