Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (34 Rentals)

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property at 250 Loma Dr

250 Loma Dr

Los AngelesCA90026
property at 430 S Broadway

430 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 267 San Pedro St

267 San Pedro St

Los AngelesCA90012
property at 315 W 5th St

315 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 215 W 7th St

215 W 7th St, Unit 906

215 W 7th St
Los AngelesCA90014
property at 125 4th St

125 4th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 901 S Broadway

901 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90015
property at 460 S Spring St

460 S Spring St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 420 San Pedro St

420 San Pedro St

Los AngelesCA90013

Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
Broadway FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
Promenade TowersRegular studioStudio,1BA$1,267
Loma Lake ApartmentsSmall SingleStudio,1BA$1,295
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,380
Marley LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,392
loma2510BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,399
City View ApartmentsSt-MStudio,1BA$1,425
Witmer ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,491

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA

As of November 09, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
Spring Tower Lofts3 Beds 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.90
The Walnut BuildingModern Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.01
Ames Lofts1 Bed 2 Bath1BR,2BA$1.87
720 Bartlett St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Close to everything, far from the ordinary1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07
Rosslyn Lofts ApartmentsLoft GStudio ,1BA$1.88
Hellman Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.03
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
1411 W 3rd St, Unit #11411 W 3rd StStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #23

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Core

What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Core?

There are currently 488 Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $43,550. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Core ranging from $1,214 to $20,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Historic Core?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Historic Core ranges from $1,214 to $20,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,241.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Historic Core?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Historic Core range from $2,699 to $43,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,735 to $12,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,750.

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