Cheap Homes for Rent in the Pico-Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (53 Rentals)

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property at 1819 Arapahoe St

$700

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1819 Arapahoe St, Unit 1

1819 Arapahoe St
Los AngelesCA90006
property at 749 Columbia Ave

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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749 Columbia Ave

Los AngelesCA90017
property at 1513 W 12th Pl

$1,130

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1513 W 12th Pl
Los AngelesCA90015

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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 647 18th St priced from $695. 2765 Francis Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Pico-Union apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
647 18th StStudio Shared BathroomsStudio,6BA$695
2765 Francis AveSharedStudio,1BA$699
The Sinclair LAModel DStudio,1BA$832
Olympic HotelModel AStudio,1BA$832
Premium Phoenix ApartmentsOrion 1421 Adams Floorplan C13 (No balcony) (50...4BR,2BA$950
The Charleston Apartments0 Bed/1 Bath BStudio,1BA$995
1110 S Lake St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,049
2600 S Catalina StPRIVATE BEDROOM - SHARED UNIT1BR,1BA$1,100
1024 Menlo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,141

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pico-Union area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 845 S. Kingsley in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,098. The second greatest value Pico-Union apartment is the Orion 1421 Adams Floorplan C13 (No balcony) (50... Model at Premium Phoenix Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Figueroa Corridor 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.
845 S. Kingsley2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.91
Premium Phoenix ApartmentsOrion 1421 Adams Floorplan C13 (No balcony) (50...4BR,2BA$0.88
2646 Orchard Ave, Unit 26482646 Orchard Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
1355 W 23rd St, Unit #11355 W 23rd St3BR,2BA$1.22
916 Carondelet1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Hoover Street Residences1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
The Ritz ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25
USC Student Housing - The Hive On Ellendale2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.58
Heritage 23531BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.21
1110 S Lake St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pico-Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Pico-Union?

There are currently 2017 Apartments for Rent in Pico-Union, CA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $6,300. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pico-Union ranging from $700 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pico-Union?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pico-Union ranges from $700 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,926.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pico-Union?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pico-Union range from $1,050 to $6,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,758. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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