Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Core Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,800 (36 Rentals)
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460 S Spring St
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889 Francisco St
Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Historic Core?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Historic Core 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,925 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Historic Core 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,821 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
Historic Core 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,990 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 36 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. Huntington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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 |
Huntington Apartments | Bachelor Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Casa Loma LA Apartments | Studio | Studio, | $1,195 |
Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
Promenade Towers | Regular studio | Studio,1BA | $1,473 |
463 S. Hartford Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
City View Apartments | St-L | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Santa Fe Lofts | LOFTA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,601 |
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L2 | Studio,1BA | $1,634 |
1350 4th | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA
As of July 29, 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 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Hellman Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Premiere Towers | 2 Beds 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Close to everything, far from the ordinary | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Core
What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Core?
There are currently 485 Apartments for Rent in Historic Core, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $43,550. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Core ranging from $1,800 to $19,990.
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 $1,800 to $19,990 with an average monthly rent of $7,661.
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 $3,500 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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