Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (115 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles.

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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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816 S Carondelet St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

816 S Carondelet St

816 S Carondelet StLos Angeles, CA 90057
Senior Living
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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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904 S Catalina St
Studio Apartments

904 S Catalina St

904 S Catalina StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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Studio Apartments

car946

946 S Carondelet StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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2350-2352 Portland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2350-2352 Portland St

2350-2352 Portland StLos Angeles, CA 90007
Student Housing
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733 S Coronado St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

733 S Coronado St

733 S Coronado StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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1102 S Mariposa Ave
Studio Apartments

1102 S Mariposa Ave

1102 S Mariposa AveLos Angeles, CA 90006
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847 S Alvarado St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

847 S Alvarado St

847 S Alvarado 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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St James Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Park

825 W Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90007
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Hoover Apartments
Studio Apartments

Hoover Apartments

1200 S Hoover StLos Angeles, CA 90006
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822 S Park View
Studio Apartments

822 S Park View

822 S Park View StLos Angeles, CA 90057
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2622 Brighton Ave
Studio Apartments

2622 Brighton Ave

2622 Brighton AveLos Angeles, CA 90018
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Waldron Apartments
Studio Apartments

Waldron Apartments

1628 W 12th StLos 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 Studio unit found at 1723 James M Wood Blvd priced from $995. 926 S Lake St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Pico-Union apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1723 James M Wood BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$995
926 S Lake St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
1405 S. Berendo StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
Toberman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,175
2850 Leeward AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Leeward ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
EBA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,290
Bonnie Brae ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Landmark TowersBACHELORETTEStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico-Union area is the $0.34 price per square foot Condo- 1 bed 1 bath Model at Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Pico-Union apartment is the 1370 W 24th St Model at 1370 W 24th St, Unit 1370 starting at $3,375 with a $2.41 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.
Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino StCondo- 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.34
1370 W 24th St, Unit 13701370 W 24th St3BR,1BA$2.41
845 S. Kingsley2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
1677 W 24th St, Unit #31677 W 24th St3BR,1BA$2.16
1822 Arapahoe St, Unit 1822 Arapahoe1822 Arapahoe St1BR,1BA$2.00
Modern & Stylish 2-Bedroom ApartmentNewly Remodeled Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.30
Texere Plaza Lofts5531BR,2.5BA$2.30
Magnolia City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.17
bon9210BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.25
1405 S. Berendo StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #90

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,295.

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 $1,000, 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 26 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 $962 which is $10,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico-Union.

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