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3141-3143 Wabash Ave
3141-3143 Wabash AveLos Angeles, CA 90063
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923 S Record Ave
923 S Record AveLos Angeles, CA 90023
106 S Sunol Dr, Unit #0.5
106 S Sunol Dr
Los AngelesCA90063
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479 Nassau Ave
479 Nassau AveLos Angeles, CA 90063
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4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF
4252 Whittier BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90023
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1102 Stone St
1102 Stone StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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4010-4014 Rockwood St
4010-4014 Rockwood StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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4010 1/2 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 and half Rockwood
4010 1/2 Rockwood StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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4010 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 0.75 Rockwood st
4010 Rockwood StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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4010 1/2 Rockwood St
4010 1/2 Rockwood StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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5838 Allston St, Unit #2
5838 Allston StLos Angeles, CA 90022
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3825 Woolwine Dr
3825 Woolwine DrLos Angeles, CA 90063
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4008 Rockwood St, Unit Rockwood
4008 Rockwood StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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930-932 Fraser AveLos Angeles, CA 90022
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3633 E 5th St
3633 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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3500-3506 City Terrace Dr
3500-3506 City Terrace DrLos Angeles, CA 90063
728 1/2 S Ferris Ave
Los AngelesCA90022
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730 S Ditman Ave
730 S Ditman AveLos Angeles, CA 90023
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3168 Wabash Ave
3168 Wabash AveLos Angeles, CA 90063
5245 Via San Delarro St
East Los AngelesCA90022
710 Bradshawe Ave
East Los AngelesCA90022
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701-705 W Pomona Blvd
Monterey ParkCA91754
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1801 Garvey AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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855-877 W El Repetto DrMonterey Park, CA 91754
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1501 Ridgecrest StMonterey Park, CA 91754
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2745 S Fremont AveAlhambra, CA 91803
1030 Leonard Ave
East Los AngelesCA90022
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1248 S McBride Ave
1248 S McBride AveEast Los Angeles, CA 90022
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621 S Leonard Ave
East Los AngelesCA90022
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East L.A., Los Angeles, CA Local Guide
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 | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| East L.A. 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,550 | $2,900 |
| East L.A. 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,948 | $2,850 |
| East L.A. 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $2,600 | $3,895 |
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Cheapest Available East L.A. Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East L.A. area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3141-3143 Wabash Ave priced from $1,550. Fremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable East L.A. apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fremont | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 923 S Record Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,742 |
| 4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,865 |
| Luxe 1801 | 1+1 L 700 Sf. | 1BR,1BA | $2,222 |
| Emerald Hills | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East L.A., CA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East L.A. area is the $2.28 price per square foot 659 W Riggin St Model at 659 W Riggin St, Unit Riggin in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value East L.A. apartment is the 3x1 Model at Emerald Hills starting at $2,939 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East L.A. apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 659 W Riggin St, Unit Riggin | 659 W Riggin St | 3BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Emerald Hills | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 926 S Ford Blvd, Unit 926 s ford blvd | 926 S Ford Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 5838 Allston St, Unit #2 | 5838 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Bonnie Beach | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.56 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Luxe 1801 | 1+1 L 700 Sf. | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Fremont | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 4010 1/2 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 and half Rockwood | 4010 1/2 Rockwood St | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
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Best Local Schools in East L.A., Los Angeles, CA
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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 3141-3143 Wabash Ave which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in East L.A. costs $3,000.
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 31 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 $1,182 which is $1,818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East L.A..
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