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


2624 S Budlong Ave, Unit 2626-1

The Charleston Apartments

910 W 23rd St, Unit 910 PRIVATE ROOM

926 S Lake St

1164 W 24th St

1168 1/2 W 24th St

1178 1/2 W 24th St

749 Columbia Ave

749 Columbia Ave, Unit 103
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1405 S. Berendo Street

2850 Leeward Ave

Haddon Hall

Arthur Emery Apartments

1042 Irolo St

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Bonnie Brae Apartments

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Crestwood Tower Apartments

Private bedroom in 4 bed/4.5 bath Home

511 S Union Ave

815 S Lake St

The Richmond Apartments

2628-2632 Halldale Ave

940 Arapahoe St

1421 Westmoreland Ave
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932 Westmoreland Ave

2605-2611 Orchard Ave

Manali Residence
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 |
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Pico-Union Studio Apartments | $1,567 | $995 | $4,900 |
Pico-Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $780 | $5,200 |
Pico-Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $899 | $6,600 |
Pico-Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,587 | $1,588 | $5,400 |
Pico-Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,967 | $1,045 | $6,800 |
Pico-Union 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,109 | $1,045 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1723 James M Wood Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
926 S Lake St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
1405 S. Berendo Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
Toberman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
2850 Leeward Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Leeward Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
EBA | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
Bonnie Brae Apartments | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Landmark Towers | BACHELORETTE | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lux Lofts- 3279 San Marino St | Condo- 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
1370 W 24th St, Unit 1370 | 1370 W 24th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.41 |
845 S. Kingsley | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
1677 W 24th St, Unit #3 | 1677 W 24th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.16 |
1822 Arapahoe St, Unit 1822 Arapahoe | 1822 Arapahoe St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Modern & Stylish 2-Bedroom Apartment | Newly Remodeled Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Texere Plaza Lofts | 553 | 1BR,2.5BA | $2.30 |
Magnolia City Lights Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
bon921 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
1405 S. Berendo Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePico-Union, Los Angeles, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA 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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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?
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- 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 $1,295.
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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