
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Echo Park Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (64 Rentals)
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465 1/2 N Boylston St, Unit 463A

EC1 - 1650 Echo Park Apartments

Bonnie Brae

The Collective

2910 Rosanna St

1100 W Temple St, Unit 604

1100 W Temple St, Unit 305

Inspire Echo Park

Echo Lake Apartments
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2632 1/2 Arvia St-

Carlyle Apartments

The Parkline

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2330 Effie St

The Aurora

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1151 Sunvue Pl, Unit 5, Unit 5

Park & Vista

Inspire Colton Apartments

1100 W Temple St, Unit 410
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Belle on Bev

Skyline Terrace

Inspire Belmont Apartments

2445 Harwood St

406 N Bixel St, Unit 6

720 Bartlett St

EastView

Patton Towers

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2225 Marathon St, Unit UnitB, Unit UnitB
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2127 Glendale Blvd

1036 N Bonnie Brae St

1936 Cypress Ave

2380-2380 1/2 Allesandro St

160 Union Pl

1316 Lemoyne St

1216 W Court Street

330 N Bixel

Bon Aire Apartments

1827 W Sunset Blvd
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209 N Boylston St

1109 Laguna Ave

1154 Bellevue Ave

Rowena Avenue, 2809-2821.5

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1306-1310 W Sunset Blvd

Montrose House

828 N Bunker Hill Ave

Coral

221-229 Union Pl
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Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Echo Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Park Studio Apartments | $2,396 | $1,095 | $9,999 |
| Echo Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,495 | $4,750 |
| Echo Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,597 | $2,103 | $8,400 |
| Echo Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,786 | $2,499 | $5,995 |
| Echo Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Echo Park Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Echo Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae priced from $1,550. The Collective has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Echo Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Brae | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Collective | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Inspire Echo Park | 0A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
| Echo Lake Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| The Parkline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Aurora | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Park & Vista | Vista One Bedroom A6 (no parking) | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Sunset Apts...Gorgeous Newly Remodeled Apartments..CALL NOW! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Echo Park, CA
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Echo Park area is the $2.30 price per square foot 1430 Glendale Blvd Model at 1430 Glendale Blvd, Unit ADORING HOME in the in the Angelino Heights neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Echo Park apartment is the 1483 Allison Ave Model at 1483 Allison Ave starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Echo Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1430 Glendale Blvd, Unit ADORING HOME | 1430 Glendale Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 1483 Allison Ave | 1483 Allison Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 1839 Lowe St, Unit 1 | 1839 Lowe St | 3BR,3BA | $3.08 |
| 720 Bartlett St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 1285 Vin Scully Ave, Unit 5 | 1285 Vin Scully Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| 2210 Aaron St, Unit 2210 Aaron Street | 2210 Aaron St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| 844 1/2 Laveta Ter, Unit 844 1/2 | 844 1/2 Laveta Ter | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 320 Welcome St, Unit 2 | 320 Welcome St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Carlyle Apartments | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Skyline Terrace | Tivoli | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Echo Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Echo Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Echo Park is at Bonnie Brae listed at $1,550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Echo Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Echo Park Apartment is $1,595 at The Collective.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Echo Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Echo Park is starting from $2,100 at Carlyle Apartments.
What is the most affordable Echo Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Echo Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carlyle Apartments and starts from $2,475.
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