Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Downtown Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $300 (97 Rentals)

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807 S Flower St
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$645
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$590
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$55
Total Monthly Price
$645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

807 S Flower St

807 S Flower StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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$995

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729 S Union Ave

Los AngelesCA90017

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The Flat
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$1,484 - $3,316
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$1,475 - $3,307
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$9
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$1,484 - $3,316
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The Flat

750 S Garland AveLos Angeles, CA 90017
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Promenade Towers
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$1,492 - $2,817
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$1,489 - $2,814
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$3
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$1,492 - $2,817
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Promenade Towers

123 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Randolph Lofts
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$1,562 - $2,550
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$1,550 - $2,538
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$12
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$1,562 - $2,550
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Randolph Lofts

215 W 6th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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King Edward
Studio Apartments

King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Ballington Plaza
Studio Apartments

Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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1511 W 4th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1511 W 4th

1511 W 4th StLos Angeles, CA 90017
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553 Ceres Ave
Studio Apartments

553 Ceres Ave

553 Ceres AveLos Angeles, CA 90013
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631 S Bonnie Brae St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Bonnie Brae St

631 S Bonnie Brae StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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Bristol Apartments
Studio Apartments

Bristol Apartments

423 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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1723 James M Wood Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1723 James M Wood Blvd

1723 James M Wood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90015
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New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available New Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the New Downtown area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. New Genesis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable New Downtown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
New Genesis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$800
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
729 S. Union Ave.Great Studio apartment home for rent near Downt...Studio,1BA$995
Commodore Regency ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Royal VikingStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,095
Broadway FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,119
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Downtown, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Downtown 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 New Downtown apartment is the 5 bedroom / 2 bath Plan P Model at Tailor Lofts starting at $3,900 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
Tailor Lofts5 bedroom / 2 bath Plan P5BR,2BA$1.98
Hellman Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.24
Gas Company LoftsOpen One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$2.20
City LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Lakeview Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
Wicklow CommonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
1927 6th W St, Unit 4051927 6th W StStudio ,1BA$1.83
415 S Grand View St, Unit Grand View415 S Grand View StStudio ,1BA$2.28

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New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including New Downtown, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in New Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Downtown is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in New Downtown is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in New Downtown costs $24,007.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Downtown?

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 53 regular apartments in New Downtown 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 New Downtown?

Cheap apartments in New Downtown have an average cost of $155 which is $23,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Downtown.

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