
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast-Central Ave Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $700 (112 Rentals)
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1490 E 43rd St

127 E 25th St

3712 Maple Ave

1006 E 35th St

734-742 25th St

2720 Naomi Ave

156 W 32nd St

3740 Maple Ave

258 E 28 St
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456 E Adams Blvd

1023 E 28th St

1017 E 42nd St

2321-2339 Hooper Ave

237 E 31st St

313 E 36th St

4060-4068 Wall St

621 E 22nd St

South View

732 E 25th St
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786 E 41st St

438 E 29th St

2600-2614 S San Pedro St

4055 Wall St

637 E 27th St

Triplex Central Alameda

513 E 23rd St

27th Street Apartments

1241 E 43rd Pl

Sommerville I
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3446 McKinley Ave

137-143 E 27th St

311-315 W 33rd St

1247 E 43rd St

1441 E 43rd St

223 E 30th St

4011 Wall St

136 E 29TH ST

28th St. Apartments

711 Vernon Ave
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229 W 25th St

2906 S San Pedro St

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MLK Apartments

1462 S Central Ave

135 E 31st St

1124 E 28th St

156 E 35th St

837-839 E 25th St

2323 Wall St
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Southeast-Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast-Central Ave?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast-Central Ave Studio Apartments | $1,779 | $1,149 | $2,580 |
| Southeast-Central Ave 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $700 | $3,275 |
| Southeast-Central Ave 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,190 | $3,652 |
| Southeast-Central Ave 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $2,750 | $3,000 |
| Southeast-Central Ave 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $1,105 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 112 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southeast-Central Ave Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southeast-Central Ave Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast-Central Ave area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Adams Hill Lofts priced from $1,053. West 27th Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Southeast-Central Ave apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Hill Lofts | Bachelor w/Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| West 27th Place | D1B | 4BR,2BA | $1,135 |
| 1352 E 21st St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 225 W 25th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,580 |
| Jasper | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,907 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast-Central Ave, CA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast-Central Ave area is the $2.50 price per square foot 4226 Wall St Model at 4226 Wall St, Unit 4226 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Southeast-Central Ave apartment is the B1D Model at West 27th Place starting at $2,600 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast-Central Ave apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4226 Wall St, Unit 4226 | 4226 Wall St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| West 27th Place | B1D | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| 1451 E 21st St, Unit 3 | 1451 E 21st St | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| The Lorenzo | 1x1 - Botticelli | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 1352 E 21st St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Jasper | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.69 |
| 1012 E Adams Blvd, Unit 2 | 1012 E Adams Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| 225 W 25th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Southeast-Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary
Nava College Preparatory Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast-Central Ave Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast-Central Ave?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast-Central Ave is under $1,907.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast-Central Ave?
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 6 regular apartments in Southeast-Central Ave that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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