
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $300 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Downtown LA area of Los Angeles.


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Historic Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Downtown LA?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Downtown LA Studio Apartments | $2,235 | $795 | $4,447 |
| Historic Downtown LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,260 | $4,783 |
| Historic Downtown LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $2,300 | $9,162 |
| Historic Downtown LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,599 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Downtown LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Historic Downtown LA Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Downtown LA area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at New Genesis Apartments priced from $795. Huntington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Santee Court | STUDIO (BCDE) | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown LA, CA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Downtown LA 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 Downtown LA 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 Downtown LA 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 |
| 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 |
| Ames Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Randolph Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.42 |
| Tailor Lofts | 1 bedroom / 1 bath Plans H-J | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
| Union Lofts | The Proxy | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Pacific Electric Lofts | Studio Bed 1 Bath (lb) | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Downtown La, Los Angeles, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Downtown LA Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Downtown LA?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Downtown LA is at New Genesis Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Downtown LA Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Downtown LA Apartment is $1,530 at New Genesis Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Downtown LA Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Downtown LA is starting from $2,207 at The Broadway Lofts.
What is the most affordable Historic Downtown LA Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Historic Downtown LA Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tailor Lofts and starts from $2,950.
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