
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $645 (54 Rentals)


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New Genesis Apartments

Alexandria Apartments

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258 Witmer St, Unit 258, Unit 258

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410 Lucas Ave.

430 S Broadway, Unit 609

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Gorgeous Historical property with new interiors

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Promenade Towers

Marley Lofts

Belmont Station

Bixel at Fifth

The Chapman Flats

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8th and Grand

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312 W 5th St, Unit 1117, Unit 1117

Chester Williams Building

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1410 W 2nd St

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215 W 7th St

312 W 5th St, Unit 1105, Unit 1105

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Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Core?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Core Studio Apartments | $2,253 | $795 | $5,000 |
Historic Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $645 | $6,999 |
| Historic Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,979 | $2,103 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,278 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,575 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Core Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Core?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Core is under $1,560.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Core?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Core is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Historic Core costs $24,007.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Core?
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 61 regular apartments in Historic Core 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 Historic Core?
Cheap apartments in Historic Core have an average cost of $171 which is $23,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Core.
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