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807 S Flower St
807 S Flower StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Los Angeles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,313 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $645 | $6,131 |
| Downtown Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,736 | $2,499 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,311 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $14,465 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Los Angeles Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. 647 18th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| 647 18th St | Studio Shared Bathrooms | Studio,6BA | $695 |
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Westlake Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Alexandria Apartments | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| 729 S. Union Ave. | Great Studio apartment home for rent near Downt... | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Adams Hill Lofts | Bachelor w/Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| Commodore Regency Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 430 Union Avenue | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Los Angeles, CA
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Los Angeles area is the $1.20 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Downtown Los Angeles apartment is the Modern Loft Units Model at The Walnut Building starting at $3,500 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Los Angeles 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 | $1.20 |
| The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Tailor Lofts | 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O | 4BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 1285 Vin Scully Ave, Unit 5 | 1285 Vin Scully Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| The Continental Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Randolph Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
| 2421 Hunter St, Unit 2 | 2421 Hunter St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Lakeview Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Lorenzo Student Housing | 1x1 - Botticelli | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Los Angeles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Los Angeles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Los Angeles is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Los Angeles?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Los Angeles is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Downtown Los Angeles costs $24,007.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Los Angeles?
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 59 regular apartments in Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Los Angeles have an average cost of $112 which is $23,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Los Angeles.
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