
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $300 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Core area of Los Angeles.


116 Witmer St

Alexandria Apartments

255 S Hill St

Promenade Towers
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463 S. Hartford Ave.

Witmer Apartments

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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 | $2,228 | $800 | $4,437 |
| Historic Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $645 | $8,090 |
| Historic Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,667 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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. Alexandria Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $927. 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 |
| Alexandria Apartments | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| Broadway Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
| Loma Lake Apartments | Small Single | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Promenade Towers | Regular studio | Studio,1BA | $1,296 |
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 463 S. Hartford Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Witmer Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| City View Apartments | St-S | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA
As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Core area is the $1.34 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Historic Core apartment is the 3 Beds 1 Bath Model at Spring Tower Lofts starting at $3,800 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the City West 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 | $1.34 |
| Spring Tower Lofts | 3 Beds 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Walnut Building | Modern Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Ames Lofts | 1 Bed 2 Bath | 1BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Gas Company Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Rosslyn Lofts Apartments | Loft K | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Thurman Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Core, Los Angeles, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,595.
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 $6,494.
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 57 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 $111 which is $6,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Core.
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