
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $780 (27 Rentals)


1901 W 6th St

1722 Toberman St

950 S Harvard Blvd

34 St James Park W

924-930 Grandview St.
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2975 Leeward Apartments

2350-2352 Portland St

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1032-1034 W 22nd St

733 S Coronado St
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2340 Portland St

2642 Brighton Ave

1180 W Adams Blvd

St James Park

1723 James M Wood Blvd

Chelsea
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860 S Harvard Blvd

950 Grand

1050 S Westmoreland Ave

1288 23rd St

901 S. Ardmore
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2850 Leeward Ave
Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pico-Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico-Union Studio Apartments | $1,433 | $695 | $2,500 |
Pico-Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $780 | $4,235 |
| Pico-Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,100 | $4,200 |
| Pico-Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $700 | $6,750 |
| Pico-Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,344 | $1,425 | $6,800 |
| Pico-Union 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $1,150 | $7,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePico-Union, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #75
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA
Magnolia Avenue Elementary
West Adams Preparatory High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pico-Union Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pico-Union?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pico-Union is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pico-Union?
The cheapest apartment in Pico-Union is 1288 23rd St which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Pico-Union costs $8,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pico-Union?
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 51 regular apartments in Pico-Union 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 Pico-Union?
Cheap apartments in Pico-Union have an average cost of $1,163 which is $7,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico-Union.
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