
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Tokyo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,400 (18 Rentals)
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Mikado Little Tokyo

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Hikari

Arrive Wakaba

AVA Little Tokyo
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Aliso

107 Hewitt

Binford Lofts

267 S San Pedro St, Unit 213

108 W 2nd St, Unit 206
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222 S Central Ave, Unit 214

267 San Pedro St

629 Traction Ave

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108 W 2nd St

100 S Alameda St
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Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Tokyo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Tokyo Studio Apartments | $2,495 | $1,560 | $3,219 |
| Little Tokyo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $1,400 | $4,484 |
| Little Tokyo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,643 | $2,591 | $5,509 |
| Little Tokyo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $2,500 | $3,530 |
| Little Tokyo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $2,750 | $3,850 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Little Tokyo Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Little Tokyo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Mikado Little Tokyo priced from $1,560. Tailor Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Little Tokyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,560 |
| Tailor Lofts | Studio/1 Bed 1Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Hikari | FP13 | Studio,1BA | $1,869 |
| Arrive Wakaba | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,079 |
| Garey Building | Bushwick 2 | Studio,1BA | $2,304 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Tokyo, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Tokyo area is the $1.77 price per square foot 420 S San Pedro St Model at 420 S San Pedro St, Unit 103 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Little Tokyo apartment is the 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O Model at Tailor Lofts starting at $2,750 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Tokyo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 S San Pedro St, Unit 103 | 420 S San Pedro St | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Tailor Lofts | 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O | 4BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Binford Lofts | 411 | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| 107 Hewitt | Hewitt | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| AVA Little Tokyo | A1V | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Arrive Wakaba | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.01 |
| Hikari | FP13 | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
| Garey Building | Bushwick 2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
| Aliso | STUDIO 4 | Studio ,1BA | $4.89 |
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio ,1BA | $8.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Tokyo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Little Tokyo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Little Tokyo is at Mikado Little Tokyo listed at $1,560.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Tokyo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Tokyo Apartment is $2,120 at AVA Little Tokyo.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Little Tokyo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Little Tokyo is starting from $2,591 at AVA Little Tokyo.
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