Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (59 Rentals)

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property at 729 N Avenue 66

$2,450 - $2,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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729 N Avenue 66

Los AngelesCA90042

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5952-5960 Benner St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5952-5960 Benner St

5952-5960 Benner StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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mon5233
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

mon5233

5233-5239 Monte Vista StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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260-266 S Avenue 54
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

260-266 S Avenue 54

260-266 S Avenue 54Los Angeles, CA 90042
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147 S Avenue 56
1 Bedroom Apartments

147 S Avenue 56

147 S Avenue 56Los Angeles, CA 90042
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139 S Avenue 55
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

139 S Avenue 55

139 S Avenue 55Los Angeles, CA 90042
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5433 Abbott Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5433 Abbott Pl

5433 Abbott PlLos Angeles, CA 90042
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Mesa Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Villa Apartments

6174 Mesa AveLos Angeles, CA 90042
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5624 Meridian St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5624 Meridian St

5624 Meridian StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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417 Wheeling Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

417 Wheeling Way

417 Wheeling WayLos Angeles, CA 90042

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6101 Monterey Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6101 Monterey Rd

6101 Monterey RdLos Angeles, CA 90042
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6079 La Prada
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6079 La Prada

6079 La PradaLos Angeles, CA 90042
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127 S Ave. 64
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

127 S Ave. 64

127 S Ave. 64Los Angeles, CA 90042
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129 S Avenue 64
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

129 S Avenue 64

129 S Avenue 64Los Angeles, CA 90042
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6817-6819 N Figueroa St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

6817-6819 N Figueroa St

6817-6819 N Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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374 N Ave. 57
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

374 N Ave. 57

374 N Ave. 57Los Angeles, CA 90042
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Annandale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annandale

6607 N Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90042

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6024 Fayette St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6024 Fayette St

6024 Fayette StLos Angeles, CA 90042
property at 6231 Royer Ave

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6231 Royer Ave, Unit ADU, Unit ADU

6231 Royer Ave
Los AngelesCA91367
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Spacious Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spacious Apartments

5635 Monte Vista StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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The Raven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Raven

337 S Avenue 60Los Angeles, CA 90042
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141 San Pascual Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 San Pascual Ave.

141 San Pascual AveLos Angeles, CA 90042
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Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at mon5233 priced from $1,350. 6307 Elgin St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
mon52330BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
6307 Elgin St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,795
6020 La Prada StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,900
Monterey Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Newly Renovated Gorgeous apartments in Highland Park Oasis1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,075
254 Monterey Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Pasadena Park PlaceThe Waldorf2BR,2BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $3.06 price per square foot 5622 Monterey Rd Model at 5622 Monterey Rd, Unit 5622 Monterey Rd in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 374 N Ave 57 Model at 374 N Ave 57, Unit 8 starting at $2,400 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5622 Monterey Rd, Unit 5622 Monterey Rd5622 Monterey Rd3BR,1BA$3.06
374 N Ave 57, Unit 8374 N Ave 572BR,1BA$2.82
Pasadena Park PlaceThe Waldorf2BR,2BA$2.77
330 Pasadena Ave, Unit A330 Pasadena Ave1BR,1BA$2.75
6020 La Prada StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.71
Newly Renovated Gorgeous apartments in Highland Park Oasis1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.96
254 Monterey Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Monterey Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
6307 Elgin St.StudioStudio ,1BA$2.99
mon52330BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland Park is at mon5233 listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $1,799 at mon5233.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Park is starting from $2,295 at Pasadena Park Place.

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