Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montecito Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (5 Rentals)

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106-112 E. Avenue 37
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106-112 E. Avenue 37

3614-3618 Pasadena AveLos Angeles, CA 90031
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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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Palm House Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm House Apartments

2446 Workman StLos Angeles, CA 90031
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Flores del Valle
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Flores del Valle

225 N Avenue 25Los Angeles, 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 $1,050. Barranca LA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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$1,050
Barranca LA305 sqftStudio,1BA$1,595
Woodside Apartments1BR B1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montecito Heights, CA

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montecito Heights area is the $3.14 price per square foot 200 N San Fernando Rd Model at 200 N San Fernando Rd, Unit 501 in the in the Elysian Park neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Montecito Heights apartment is the 2538 Griffin Ave Model at 2538 Griffin Ave, Unit Griffin starting at $3,500 with a $3.89 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.
200 N San Fernando Rd, Unit 501200 N San Fernando Rd1BR,1BA$3.14
2538 Griffin Ave, Unit Griffin2538 Griffin Ave2BR,1BA$3.89
Esmeralda2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.25
Lincoln Heights2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.13
Figueroa Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.29
Barranca LA580 sqft1BR,1BA$4.13
2814 Sichel St.1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.47
Avenue 34S2Studio ,1BA$3.88
4528 N Figueroa StUnavailable1BR,1BA$3.63
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Montecito Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #145

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $2,179.

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

The cheapest apartment in Montecito Heights is Woodside Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Montecito Heights costs $4,120.

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 230 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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