Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montecito Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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La Montana Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Montana Apartments

315-325 Avenue 38Los Angeles, CA 90065
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Woodside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Apartments

4686 Woodside DrLos Angeles, CA 90065
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Palm House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm House Apartments

2446 Workman StLos Angeles, CA 90031
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260-266 S Avenue 54
1 Bedroom Apartments

260-266 S Avenue 54

260-266 S Avenue 54Los Angeles, CA 90042
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Barranca LA
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barranca LA

2020 Barranca StLincoln Heights, CA 90031

Montecito Heights, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montecito Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montecito Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 2532 DALY STREET priced from $1,150. Barranca LA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Montecito Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Barranca LA290 sqftStudio,1BA$1,645
443-447 1/2 Ulysses St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montecito Heights, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montecito Heights area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2822 Sierra St Model at 2822 Sierra St, Unit 2822 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Montecito Heights apartment is the 207 E Avenue 31 Model at 207 E Avenue 31, Unit 2 Jasmine Window 207 1.25 starting at $2,900 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montecito Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2822 Sierra St, Unit 28222822 Sierra St5BR,2BA$2.27
207 E Avenue 31, Unit 2 Jasmine Window 207 1.25207 E Avenue 312BR,1BA$3.22
443-447 1/2 Ulysses St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
4203 Latona Ave, Unit 42024203 Latona Ave1BR,1BA$2.63
Avenue 34S2Studio ,1BA$4.09
260 South Avenue 50, Unit 204260 South Avenue 501BR,1BA$3.45
MOVE IN TODAY || Available Fully Furnished...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.82
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.29
Barranca LA290 sqftStudio ,1BA$5.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Montecito Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #140

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Montecito Heights Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montecito Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montecito Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montecito Heights is under $2,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montecito Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Montecito Heights is 443-447 1/2 Ulysses St. which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Montecito Heights costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montecito Heights?

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 35 regular apartments in Montecito Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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