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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 1 Bed unit found at Fremont priced from $1,650. 3500-3506 City Terrace Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,787. Here are the most affordable East L.A. apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fremont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
3500-3506 City Terrace Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,787
Emerald Hills2x12BR,1BA$2,224

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

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East L.A. area is the $2.67 price per square foot 1163 N Ditman Ave Model at 1163 N Ditman Ave, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value East L.A. apartment is the 5838 Allston St Model at 5838 Allston St, Unit #2 starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 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.
1163 N Ditman Ave, Unit A1163 N Ditman Ave3BR,1BA$2.67
5838 Allston St, Unit #25838 Allston St2BR,1BA$2.40
BEAUTIFUL 2 BED | Split Level| Feels Like Home2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.79
Emerald Hills2x1 renovated2BR,1BA$2.45
714 Fraser Ave, Unit 716714 Fraser Ave3BR,1BA$3.33
5255 Via Campo St5255 Via Campo St1BR,1BA$2.54
1161 N Ditman Ave, Unit A1161 N Ditman Ave2BR,1BA$3.41
3500-3506 City Terrace Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.75
3911 Woolwine Dr, Unit B3911 Woolwine Dr1BR,1BA$3.58
Fremont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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

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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 374 Apartments for Rent in East L.A., CA with pricing that ranges from $1,742 to $5,200. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East L.A. ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,088.

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