
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $795 (45 Rentals)


Alexandria Apartments

Broadway Flats

The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments

Pegasus

The Jeffries

Pacific Electric Lofts

430 S Broadway, Unit 307

The Broadway Lofts
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430 S Broadway, Unit 511

Total Monthly Price
255 Grand

The Chapman Flats

460 S Spring St, Unit 1207, Unit 1207

460 S Spring St

Jewelry Trades Building

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Total Monthly Price
Museum Tower

Thurman Lofts

HW Hellman Building

National City Tower

725-729 S Spring St

4th & Main
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Total Monthly Price
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The Mercantile Lofts

Arrive Wakaba

810 S Spring St, Unit SI FL2-ID1424

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King Edward

Ballington Plaza

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315 W 5th St
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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 | $5,000 |
| Historic Downtown LA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $1,260 | $4,710 |
| Historic Downtown LA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $2,206 | $8,312 |
| Historic Downtown LA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,060 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Downtown LA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Downtown La, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #58
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 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 $795, while the average apartment in Historic Downtown LA costs $4,273.
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 20 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 $145 which is $4,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown LA.
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