Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (130 Rentals)

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729 S Union Ave

Los AngelesCA90017
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2975 Leeward Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2975 Leeward Apartments

2975 Leeward AveLos Angeles, CA 90005
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Carondelet Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carondelet Court

816 S Carondelet StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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The Sinclair LA
Studio Apartments

The Sinclair LA

2208 W 8th StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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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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647 18th St
Studio Apartments

647 18th St

647 18th StLos Angeles, CA 90015
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Mosaic Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic Apartments

1521 W Pico BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90015
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Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pico-Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 926 S Lake St priced from $800. 2600 S Catalina St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,028. Here are the most affordable Pico-Union apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
926 S Lake StRoom1BR,1BA$800
2600 S Catalina StUnit 2043BR,2BA$1,028
EBA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,140
Arthur Emery ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
2850 Leeward AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Burlington HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Landmark TowersEfficiency UnitStudio,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA

As of October 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico-Union area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1135 S Lake St Model at 1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Pico-Union apartment is the 1315 W 24th St Model at 1315 W 24th St, Unit 1315 starting at $2,900 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Koreatown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pico-Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1135 S Lake St, Unit 1135 Lake1135 S Lake St2BR,1.5BA$1.60
1315 W 24th St, Unit 13151315 W 24th St3BR,2BA$2.32
922 W 23rd St3b2b (2b+Large Loft+2b)3BR,2BA$2.27
D69--2611 S. Portland Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.27
2600 S Catalina StUnit 3053BR,2BA$1.00
Magnolia City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.23
Dos Diablos3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.55
1288 23rd St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
bon9210BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.33
Wicklow CommonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #80

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA

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Getting Around the Pico-Union Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

81 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,205.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pico-Union?

The cheapest apartment in Pico-Union is 926 S Lake St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Pico-Union costs $11,750.

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 34 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 $1,761 which is $9,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico-Union.

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