
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (34 Rentals)
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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 |
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Historic Core Studio Apartments | $2,554 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Historic Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $645 | $10,000+ |
Historic Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,326 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
Historic Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,142 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 34 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. Hotel Alexandria has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Historic Core apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Hotel Alexandria | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,122 |
Casa Loma LA Apartments | Studio | Studio, | $1,195 |
Promenade Towers | Regular studio | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
463 S. Hartford Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Witmer Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
401 Witmer St | 401 Witmer St | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Marley Lofts | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,571 |
City View Apartments | St-L | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA
As of June 11, 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. |
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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 |
The Mercantile Lofts | 1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Newberry Lofts / Artist Loft Apartments | LOFT 205 | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
South Park Lofts | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
HB | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
Randolph Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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 neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Core Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Core?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Core is at Hotel Alexandria listed at $849.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Core Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Core Apartment is $645 at 807 S Flower St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Core Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Core is starting from $2,195 at 410 Lucas Ave..
What is the most affordable Historic Core Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Historic Core Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jaide Lofts and starts from $2,750.
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