Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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3403 City Terrace Drive

Los AngelesCA90063

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3141-3143 Wabash Ave3141 Wabash1BR,1BA$1,550
4252 Whittier Blvd.- SIOF1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,865
Manhattan Manor LLC2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Los Angeles area is the $2.32 price per square foot 932 N Gage Ave Model at 932 N Gage Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,390. The second greatest value East Los Angeles apartment is the 479 Nassau Ave Model at 479 Nassau Ave starting at $3,750 with a $2.59 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.
932 N Gage Ave932 N Gage Ave3BR,2BA$2.32
479 Nassau Ave479 Nassau Ave3BR,2BA$2.59
3737 Whiteside St, Unit 33737 Whiteside St3BR,2BA$2.92
Emerald Hills3x13BR,1BA$2.77
Ridgewood Apartments2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.74
4229 Mandalay Dr, Unit rear4229 Mandalay Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
1272 Van Pelt Ave, Unit Downstairs1272 Van Pelt Ave2BR,1BA$3.14
Luxe 18011+1 M 650 Sf.1BR,1BA$3.28
3141-3143 Wabash Ave3141 Wabash1BR,1BA$2.57
3911 Woolwine Dr, Unit B3911 Woolwine Dr1BR,1BA$3.50

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East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #182

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Los Angeles

What type of rentals are currently available in East Los Angeles?

There are currently 379 Apartments for Rent in East Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,750. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Los Angeles ranging from $1,100 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Los Angeles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Los Angeles ranges from $1,100 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,923.

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