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New Genesis Apartments
456 S Main StLos Angeles, CA 90013
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $300 (24 Rentals)
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Alexandria Apartments
501-517 S Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Broadway Flats
710 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90014
255 S Hill St
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Santa Fe Lofts
121 E 6th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Randolph Lofts
215 W 6th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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The Jeffries
117 Winston StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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The Chapman Flats
756 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Trademark
437 S Hill StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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The Broadway Lofts
430 S BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Marley Lofts
548 S Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Pacific Electric Lofts
610 S Main StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments
510 S Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Sentral DTLA
755 S Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Jewelry Trades Building
220 W 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Tailor Lofts
443 S San Pedro StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Marion Hotel Apartments
642 Crocker StLos Angeles, CA 90021
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King Edward
121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Ballington Plaza
622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Bristol Apartments
423 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Santee Court
716-718 S Los Angeles StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Grether & Grether Loft Building
730 S Los Angeles StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Jaide Lofts
650 S Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Metro 417
417 S Hill StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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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 | $2,217 | $795 | $5,673 |
| Historic Downtown LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,260 | $4,795 |
| Historic Downtown LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,688 | $2,180 | $8,298 |
| Historic Downtown LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,313 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Downtown LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,800 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 24 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 |
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| 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 | $1,617 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown LA, CA
As of February 24, 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 5 bedroom / 2 bath Plan P Model at Tailor Lofts starting at $3,900 with a $1.98 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. |
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| 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 | 621 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Tailor Lofts | 5 bedroom / 2 bath Plan P | 5BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Hellman Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Brockman Lofts | 01L2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
| City Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
| Randolph Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
| Title Guarantee Lofts | 1020 Studio Residence | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
| Pacific Electric Lofts | Studio Bed 1 Baths (la) | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Chapman Flats | '03 Flats | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Downtown LA Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Downtown LA?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Downtown LA is under $1,729.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Downtown LA?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Downtown LA is New Genesis Apartments which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Historic Downtown LA costs $4,660.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Downtown LA?
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 23 regular apartments in Historic Downtown LA 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 Downtown LA?
Cheap apartments in Historic Downtown LA have an average cost of $161 which is $4,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown LA.
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