
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (34 Rentals)
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479 Nassau Ave

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5838 Allston St, Unit #2, Unit #2

4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF

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4010 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 0.75 Rockwood st, Unit 4010 0.75 Rockwood st

4010-4014 Rockwood St, Unit 0.75

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467 S Downey Rd, Unit H, Unit H

4737 Dozier St
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3819 Percy St, Unit #E, Unit #E

4008 Rockwood St, Unit 4008 Rockwood st

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4008 Rockwood St, Unit Rockwood, Unit Rockwood

1414 N Hazard Ave

BEAUTIFUL 2 BED | Split Level| Feels Like Home

1050 S Bonnie Beach Pl

1445 1/2 S Sunol Dr

Fraser Flats
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3633 E 5th St

923 S Record Ave

3500-3506 City Terrace Dr

3331 1/2 City Terrace Dr

730 S Ditman Ave

1157 S Townsend Ave

722 S Ford Blvd

3168 Wabash Ave
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710 Bradshawe Ave

Luxe 1801

Emerald Hills

Ridgewood Apartments

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760 1/2 S Hillview Ave, Unit 760 1/2, Unit 760 1/2

5228 Repetto Ave

1231 S Duncan Ave

793 W Pomona Blvd
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1030 Leonard Ave

1248 S McBride Ave
East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Los Angeles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| East Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,550 | $2,650 |
| East Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $2,100 | $2,892 |
| East Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $3,038 | $3,895 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 3141-3143 Wabash Ave priced from $1,550. 4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,865. Here are the most affordable East Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,865 |
| Emerald Hills | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,223 |
| Luxe 1801 | 1+1 L 700 Sf. | 1BR,1BA | $2,252 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.69 price per square foot 3x1 Model at Emerald Hills in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,038. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 5838 Allston St Model at 5838 Allston St, Unit #2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Emerald Hills | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 5838 Allston St, Unit #2 | 5838 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| BEAUTIFUL 2 BED | Split Level| Feels Like Home | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| 3168 Wabash Ave | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 3819 Percy St, Unit unit #E | 3819 Percy St | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Luxe 1801 | 1+1 L 700 Sf. | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 467 S Downey Rd, Unit H | 467 S Downey Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 3141-3143 Wabash Ave | 3141 Wabash | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 4008 Rockwood St, Unit Rockwood | 4008 Rockwood St | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Humphreys Avenue Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Los Angeles Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Los Angeles?
The cheapest apartment in East Los Angeles is 3141-3143 Wabash Ave which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in East Los Angeles costs $3,301.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Los Angeles?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in East Los Angeles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Los Angeles?
Cheap apartments in East Los Angeles have an average cost of $970 which is $2,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Los Angeles.
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