
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $300 (165 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Core area of Los Angeles.


116 Witmer St

New Genesis Apartments

Alexandria Apartments

Broadway Flats

1026 Ingraham St

255 S Hill St

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Promenade Towers

1346 4th St

457 Witmer St
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City View Apartments

463 South Hartford Ave.

Santa Fe Lofts

Mikado Little Tokyo

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1411 W 3rd St, Unit #1

1243 W 6th St

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The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments

316 Columbia Ave

The Broadway Lofts
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720 Bartlett St

The Jeffries

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258 Witmer St, Unit 258

255 Loma Dr

430 S Broadway

430 S Broadway

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255 Grand

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The Met

The Chapman Flats

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Sentral DTLA

Bixel at Fifth

Tuscani Villas

460 S Spring St

460 S Spring St, Unit 1207

Pegasus

Belmont Station

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Randolph Lofts

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OLiVE DTLA

Jewelry Trades Building
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Tailor Lofts

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mResidences Olympic & Olive

Eleven Eleven Wilshire

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TENTEN Downtown

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Axis

The Aurora

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Marley Lofts

Spring Arcade Building

Grand Plaza Senior Apartments

430 S Broadway
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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 | $2,280 | $795 | $5,000 |
| Historic Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $645 | $6,192 |
| Historic Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,024 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,480 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,935 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Historic Core Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Core area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. New Genesis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Historic Core apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Alexandria Apartments | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| Broadway Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
| Promenade Towers | Regular studio | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
| 457 Witmer St | Singles | Studio,1BA | $1,307 |
| City View Apartments | St-L | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| 463 South Hartford Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,560 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Core area is the $1.20 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Historic Core apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style Model at RiverFront live - Work Lofts starting at $3,995 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Core apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| RiverFront live - Work Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Gas Company Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Tailor Lofts | 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O | 4BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 725-729 S Spring St | Lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Continental Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Santee Court | 1 BED 1 BATH (SV1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Historic Core, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 51 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 $113 which is $23,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Core.
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