
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $695 (160 Rentals)


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Olympic Hotel

The Charleston Apartments

120

526 S Union Avenue

Haddon Hall

Waldorf Apartments

727 S Coronado St, Unit 204

The Pilon at LA Live
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Crestwood Tower Apartments

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Toberman

727 S Coronado St, Unit 102

Blake Manor

The President Apartments

Landmark Towers

743 S Burlington Ave, Unit 4

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Leeward Apartments
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Bonnie Brae Apartments

2850 Francis Ave, Unit 2

2850 Francis Ave, Unit 15

844 S Westlake Ave, Unit 104

815 S Lake St, Unit 205

The Ritz Apartments

3071 Leeward Avenue

Fedora Flats Apartments

NRE - The Bard Apartments

WSP 1443 Bonnie Brae
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Castelle Apartments

815 S Lake St, Unit 101

2801 San Marino St, Unit 12

2801 San Marino St, Unit 4

1656 W 11th Pl

8th Street Apartments

New Hampshire Manor

832 S Fedora St

Grattan Gates

Wicklow Common
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Manali Residence

Kingsley Kourt

Regal Lofts

730 S Catalina St, Unit 1

849 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 38

1152 Irolo St, Unit 3

904 S Catalina St

904 S Catalina St

Chateau Mariwood
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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 | $1,474 | $695 | $2,581 |
| Pico-Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $900 | $3,300 |
| Pico-Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $839 | $5,600 |
| Pico-Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $700 | $6,300 |
| Pico-Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $1,100 | $5,250 |
| Pico-Union 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $850 | $1,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePico-Union, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #70
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 $2,990.
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 52 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 $848 which is $2,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico-Union.
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