Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast-Central Ave Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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679 40th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

679 40th Pl

679 40th PlLos Angeles, CA 90011
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2315 S Flower St
Studio Apartments

2315 S Flower St

2315 S Flower StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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438 E 20th
1 Bedroom Apartments

438 E 20th

438 E 20th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1490 E 43rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1490 E 43rd St

1490 E 43rd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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748 E 42nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

748 E 42nd St

748 E 42nd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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3712 Maple Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

3712 Maple Ave

3712 Maple AveLos Angeles, CA 90011
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225 W 25th St
Studio Apartments

225 W 25th St

225 W 25th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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South View
2 Bedroom Apartments

South View

4200-4206 S Avalon BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90011

Southeast-Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 4 Beds unit found at West 27th Place priced from $1,135. Adams Hill Lofts LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Southeast-Central Ave apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$1,135
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,149
29th Street Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,187
Hayes HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Saint Cyrill Building LLC.1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast-Central Ave, CA

As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast-Central Ave area is the $2.64 price per square foot 818 E 21st St Model at 818 E 21st St, Unit 818 in the in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Southeast-Central Ave apartment is the 2508 Naomi Ave Model at 2508 Naomi Ave, Unit 2508 Naomi 3 starting at $3,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Produce District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast-Central Ave apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
818 E 21st St, Unit 818818 E 21st St4BR,4BA$2.64
2508 Naomi Ave, Unit 2508 Naomi 32508 Naomi Ave5BR,2BA$2.50
West 27th PlaceB1D2BR,2BA$2.77
932 E 43rd Pl, Unit 4932 E 43rd Pl1BR,1BA$2.00
1358 E 42nd Pl, Unit B1358 E 42nd Pl1BR,1BA$2.00
JasperA11BR,1BA$5.00
149 W 41st Pl, Unit 149 41st Place149 W 41st Pl1BR,1BA$3.14
Saint Cyrill Building LLC.1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.68
440 E 27th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$6.56
Hayes HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$6.38

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Southeast-Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #167

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast-Central Ave?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast-Central Ave is Saint Cyrill Building LLC. which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Southeast-Central Ave costs $4,000.

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 8 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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