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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3141-3143 Wabash Ave3141 Wabash1BR,1BA$1,550
Fremont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
923 S Record Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,742

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
659 W Riggin St, Unit Riggin659 W Riggin St3BR,1BA$2.28
Emerald Hills3x13BR,1BA$2.60
926 S Ford Blvd, Unit 926 s ford blvd926 S Ford Blvd3BR,2BA$3.20
5838 Allston St, Unit #25838 Allston St1BR,1BA$2.00
Bonnie Beach2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.56
Ridgewood Apartments2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.86
Luxe 18011+1 L 700 Sf.1BR,1BA$3.17
3141-3143 Wabash Ave3141 Wabash1BR,1BA$2.57
Fremont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
4010 1/2 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 and half Rockwood4010 1/2 Rockwood St1BR,1BA$3.90

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

Ranked #172

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 378 Apartments for Rent in East L.A., CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $3,895. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East L.A. ranging from $1,695 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 $1,695 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,131.

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