Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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3633 E 5th St
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3633 E 5th St

3633 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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Cheapest Available East Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!! priced from $1,696. Ditman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,857. Here are the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,696
Ditman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,857
Emerald Hills2x12BR,1BA$2,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Emerald Hills in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,137. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 3835 Whittier Blvd Model at 3835 Whittier Blvd, Unit 4 starting at $3,000 with a $4.29 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emerald Hills2x12BR,1BA$2.25
3835 Whittier Blvd, Unit 43835 Whittier Blvd3BR,1BA$4.29
Ditman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.86
4600 Catalpa St, Unit 34600 Catalpa St1BR,1BA$3.13
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #170

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Los Angeles Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Los Angeles Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment is $1,696 at 1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Los Angeles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Los Angeles is starting from $1,857 at Ditman.

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