Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $800 (4 Rentals)

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Fraser Flats

930-932 Fraser AveLos Angeles, CA 90022
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles apartment is the 5838 Allston St Model at 5838 Allston St, Unit #2 starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 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.
1163 N Ditman Ave, Unit A1163 N Ditman Ave3BR,1BA$2.67
5838 Allston St, Unit #25838 Allston St1BR,1BA$2.00
928 S Ford Blvd, Unit 926 s ford blvd928 S Ford Blvd3BR,2BA$3.20
BEAUTIFUL 2 BED | Split Level| Feels Like Home2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Emerald Hills2x1 renovated2BR,1BA$2.48
3141-3143 Wabash Ave3141 Wabash1BR,1BA$2.73
3911 Woolwine Dr, Unit Unit B3911 Woolwine Dr1BR,1BA$3.50
Fremont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
4010 1/2 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 and half Rockwood4010 1/2 Rockwood St1BR,1BA$4.19
4010 Rockwood St, Unit 4010 0.75 Rockwood st4010 Rockwood St1BR,1BA$4.19

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East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #175

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Fremont which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in East Los Angeles costs $3,800.

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 46 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 $1,386 which is $2,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Los Angeles.

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