Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $695 (81 Rentals)

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116 N Lake St

Alexandria Apartments

729 S. Union Ave.

729 S Union Ave
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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 | $2,102 | $695 | $4,437 |
| Downtown Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $645 | $8,090 |
| Downtown Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,980 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,762 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,498 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $4,200 | $4,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Los Angeles?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Los Angeles is 647 18th St which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Los Angeles costs $6,102.
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 74 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 $120 which is $5,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Los Angeles.
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