Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Downtown LA Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,800 (13 Rentals)

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property at 460 S Spring St

460 S Spring St

Los AngelesCA90013
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 125 4th St

125 4th St

Los AngelesCA90013

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property at 901 S Broadway

901 S Broadway

Los AngelesCA90015
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013
property at 312 W 5th St

312 W 5th St

Los AngelesCA90013

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property at 630W W 6th St

630W W 6th St

Los AngelesCA90017

Historic Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at Santa Fe Lofts priced from $1,646. The Jeffries has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown LA apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe LoftsLOFTA21BR,1BA$1,646
The JeffriesStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The Broadway LoftsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,700
Jaide LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,775
The Chapman Flats'06 Flats1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown LA, CA

As of June 03, 2025 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 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 Mercantile Lofts1 Bedroom Loft - Plan 31BR,1BA$1.84
The Brockman Lofts01L2Studio ,1BA$2.50
Santee Court2 BED 2 BATH (SV2B)2BR,2BA$2.51
City LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Thurman LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39
HB0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.13
Premiere Towers2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.57
Randolph Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Downtown LA

What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Downtown LA?

There are currently 145 Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown LA, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $14,692. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Downtown LA ranging from $1,800 to $24,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Historic Downtown LA ranges from $1,800 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,630.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Historic Downtown LA range from $2,750 to $12,879, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $6,990 to $10,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,995.

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