
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East L.A. Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,500 (23 Rentals)


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1123 N Gage Ave, Unit 1123 Gage

4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF

3429 Pomeroy St

934 1/2 Simmons Ave

4008 Rockwood St, Unit 4008 Rockwood st

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4008 Rockwood St, Unit Rockwood
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144 S Townsend Ave

3141-3143 Wabash Ave

3852 1/2 City Terrace Dr

3633 E 5th St

923 S Record Ave

3500-3506 City Terrace Dr

3331 1/2 City Terrace Dr
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706 S Burger Ave, Unit 706

5724 Via San Delarro St

Garvey West Apartments

1231 S Duncan Ave

Luxe 1801

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1317 Dorner Dr, Unit 1317 Dorner Drive

Emerald Hills
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1030 Leonard Ave

Fremont
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East L.A.?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East L.A. Studio Apartments | $1,900 | $1,850 | $1,950 |
East L.A. 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,500 | $2,300 |
| East L.A. 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,850 | $2,595 |
| East L.A. 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,131 | $3,000 | $3,199 |
| East L.A. 4 Bedroom Apartments | $878 | $695 | $1,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast L.A., Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #182
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East L.A., Los Angeles, CA
Marianna Avenue Elementary School
Belvedere Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East L.A. Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East L.A.?
The cheapest apartment in East L.A. is 4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF which is listed at $1,865, while the average apartment in East L.A. costs $2,097.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East L.A.?
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 11 regular apartments in East L.A. 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 East L.A.?
Cheap apartments in East L.A. have an average cost of $504 which is $1,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East L.A..
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