Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East L.A. Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (4 Rentals)
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858 W El Repetto Dr

5521 Hastings St, Unit 5521
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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 |
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East L.A. Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $995 | $1,500 |
East L.A. 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,300 | $2,250 |
East L.A. 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,948 | $3,550 |
East L.A. 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,245 | $3,195 | $3,295 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East L.A., CA
As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East L.A. area is the $2.89 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 3168 Wabash Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value East L.A. apartment is the 3819 Percy St Model at 3819 Percy St, Unit #E starting at $2,750 with a $3.27 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. |
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3168 Wabash Ave | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.89 |
3819 Percy St, Unit #E | 3819 Percy St | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
Luxe 1801 | 1+1 L | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Ditman | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
858 W El Repetto Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
5521 Hastings St, Unit 5521 | 5521 Hastings St | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
930-932 Fraser Ave | SRO | Studio ,3BA | $6.30 |
2741 S Fremont Ave, Unit 12 | 2741 S Fremont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $22.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast L.A., Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #167
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
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Getting Around the East L.A. Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East L.A. Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East L.A. Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East L.A. Apartment is $1,300 at 858 W El Repetto Dr.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East L.A. Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East L.A. is starting from $1,948 at Ditman.
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