Cheap Homes for Rent in East L.A. Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)

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East L.A., Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at 930-932 Fraser Ave priced from $995. 858 W El Repetto Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable East L.A. apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
930-932 Fraser AveSROStudio,3BA$995
858 W El Repetto Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,673

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East L.A., CA

As of September 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East L.A. area is the $3.23 price per square foot 3809 Floral Dr Model at 3809 Floral Dr, Unit 3809 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value East L.A. apartment is the 5838 Allston St Model at 5838 Allston St, Unit #2 starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3809 Floral Dr, Unit 38093809 Floral Dr2BR,2BA$3.23
5838 Allston St, Unit #25838 Allston St2BR,1BA$2.00
3168 Wabash Ave3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.89
3819 Percy St, Unit #E3819 Percy St2BR,2BA$3.27
1317 Dorner Dr, Unit 1317 Dorner Drive1317 Dorner Dr1BR,1BA$2.80
Luxe 18011+1 L1BR,1BA$3.14
Ditman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.00
858 W El Repetto Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.15
5521 Hastings St, Unit 55215521 Hastings StStudio ,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East L.A., Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #167

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East L.A.

What type of rentals are currently available in East L.A.?

There are currently 370 Apartments for Rent in East L.A., CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $3,550. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East L.A. ranging from $600 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East L.A.?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East L.A. ranges from $600 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,596.

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