
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $695 (143 Rentals)


933 Grattan St, Unit 202

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Olympic Hotel

2749 San Marino St, Unit 21

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526 S Union Avenue

1133 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2

Haddon Hall

Waldorf Apartments
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727 S Coronado St, Unit 204

727 S Coronado St, Unit 302

2694 James M Wood Blvd, Unit 7

New Hampshire Manor

Crestwood Tower Apartments

Blake Manor

Landmark Towers

Wicklow Common

1866 W 11th St, Unit 5

981 Elden Ave, Unit 4
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Bonnie Brae Apartments

1411 Toberman St, Unit 208

1031 S Westlake Ave, Unit 9

1330 W 11th St, Unit 16

Chateau Mariwood

Toberman

NRE - The Bard Apartments

915 S Carondelet St, Unit 306

3071 Leeward Avenue

Leeward Apts...New York Style..Gorgeous Newly Remodeled!
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743 S Burlington Ave, Unit 4

2628-2632 Halldale Ave

832 S Fedora St

730 S Catalina St, Unit 1

1019 Albany St, Unit 6

Modern Studios in Koreatown

The President Apartments

Manali Residence

836 S Park View St, Unit 6

901 S Kingsley Dr, Unit 307
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2801 San Marino St, Unit 12

1152 Irolo St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1702 S Hoover St, Unit 202

1702 S Hoover St, Unit 201

936 S Mariposa Ave

2975 Leeward Apartments

631 S Bonnie Brae St

Burlington Apartments

1423 S Burlington Ave

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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 | $1,419 | $695 | $2,581 |
| Pico-Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $925 | $6,095 |
| Pico-Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $825 | $5,600 |
| Pico-Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $1,100 | $6,300 |
| Pico-Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Pico-Union 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,150 | $4,500 |
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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 $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pico-Union?
The cheapest apartment in Pico-Union is 647 18th St which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Pico-Union costs $8,995.
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 57 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 $1,087 which is $7,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico-Union.
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