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

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central City East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central City East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,760 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Central City East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,261 | $3,500 | $6,990 |
Central City East 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,990 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 19 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Santa Fe Lofts | LOFTA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,601 |
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L2 | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
Rosslyn Lofts Apartments | Loft C | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Spring Tower Lofts | 3 Beds 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.90 |
The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
The Mercantile Lofts | 1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Hellman Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Premiere Towers | 2 Beds 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Close to everything, far from the ordinary | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Thurman Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L2 | Studio ,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.
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