Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Fraser Flats
Studio Apartments

Fraser Flats

930-932 Fraser AveLos Angeles, CA 90022
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3633 E 5th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3633 E 5th St

3633 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90063
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Fremont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fremont

2745 S Fremont AveAlhambra, CA 91803

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East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 $1,672. Fremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. 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$1,672
Fremont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,675
3500-3506 City Terrace Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,811

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.08 price per square foot 704 Oakford Dr Model at 704 Oakford Dr, Unit 704 Front in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 3809 Floral Dr Model at 3809 Floral Dr, Unit 3809 starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 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.
704 Oakford Dr, Unit 704 Front704 Oakford Dr3BR,1.5BA$2.08
3809 Floral Dr, Unit 38093809 Floral Dr2BR,2BA$2.95
5838 Allston St, Unit #25838 Allston St2BR,1BA$2.40
BEAUTIFUL 2 BED | Split Level| Feels Like Home2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Emerald Hills2x1 renovated2BR,1BA$2.28
3449 Michigan Ave, Unit Apartment A3449 Michigan Ave3BR,2BA$2.84
5611 Eagle St5611 Eagle St2BR,1BA$2.56
3500-3506 City Terrace Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.79
4600 Catalpa St, Unit 34600 Catalpa St1BR,1BA$2.81
Fremont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #173

Among cities in California 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 $1,672 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 $2,162 at Emerald Hills.

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