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
1 Bedroom Apartments

1490 E 43rd St

1490 E 43rd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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127 E 25th St
5 Bedroom Apartments

127 E 25th St

127 E 25th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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3712 Maple Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3712 Maple Ave

3712 Maple AveLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1006 E 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1006 E 35th St

1006 E 35th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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734-742 25th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

734-742 25th St

734-742 25th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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2720 Naomi Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2720 Naomi Ave

2720 Naomi AveLos Angeles, CA 90011
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156 W 32nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

156 W 32nd St

156 W 32nd StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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3740 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3740 Maple Ave

3740 Maple AveLos Angeles, CA 90011
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258 E 28 St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

258 E 28 St

258 E 28 StLos Angeles, CA 90011

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456 E Adams Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

456 E Adams Blvd

456 E Adams BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1023 E 28th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1023 E 28th St

1023 E 28th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1017 E 42nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 E 42nd St

1017 E 42nd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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2321-2339 Hooper Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2321-2339 Hooper Ave

2321-2339 Hooper AveLos Angeles, CA 90011
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237 E 31st St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

237 E 31st St

237 E 31st StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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313 E 36th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

313 E 36th St

313 E 36th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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4060-4068 Wall St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4060-4068 Wall St

4060-4068 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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621 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

621 E 22nd St

621 E 22nd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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South View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South View

4200-4206 S Avalon BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90011
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732 E 25th St
Studio Apartments

732 E 25th St

732 E 25th StLos Angeles, CA 90011

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786 E 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

786 E 41st St

786 E 41st StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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438 E 29th St
Studio Apartments

438 E 29th St

438 E 29th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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4055 Wall St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4055 Wall St

4055 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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637 E 27th St
Studio Apartments

637 E 27th St

637 E 27th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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513 E 23rd St
Studio Apartments

513 E 23rd St

513 E 23rd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1241 E 43rd Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1241 E 43rd Pl

1241 E 43rd PlLos Angeles, CA 90011
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Sommerville I
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sommerville I

4251-4263 S Central AveLos Angeles, CA 90011

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3446 McKinley Ave
Studio Apartments

3446 McKinley Ave

3446 McKinley AveLos Angeles, CA 90011
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137-143 E 27th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

137-143 E 27th St

137-143 E 27th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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311-315 W 33rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

311-315 W 33rd St

311-315 W 33rd StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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1247 E 43rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1247 E 43rd St

1247 E 43rd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1441 E 43rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1441 E 43rd St

1441 E 43rd StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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223 E 30th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

223 E 30th St

223 E 30th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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4011 Wall St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4011 Wall St

4011 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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136 E 29TH ST
2 Bedroom Apartments

136 E 29TH ST

136 E 29TH STLos Angeles, CA 90011
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711 Vernon Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

711 Vernon Ave

711 Vernon AveLos Angeles, CA 90011

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229 W 25th St
Studio Apartments

229 W 25th St

229 W 25th StLos Angeles, CA 90007
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MLK Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MLK Apartments

126 W Martin Luther King Jr. BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90037
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1462 S Central Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1462 S Central Ave

1462 S Central AveLos Angeles, CA 90021
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135 E 31st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

135 E 31st St

135 E 31st StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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1124 E 28th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1124 E 28th St

1124 E 28th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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156 E 35th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

156 E 35th St

156 E 35th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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837-839 E 25th St
Studio Apartments

837-839 E 25th St

837-839 E 25th StLos Angeles, CA 90011
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2323 Wall St
Studio Apartments

2323 Wall St

2323 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90011

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Hill LoftsBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053
West 27th PlaceD1B4BR,2BA$1,135
1352 E 21st StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,550
225 W 25th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,580
JasperS2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4226 Wall St, Unit 42264226 Wall St3BR,1.5BA$2.50
West 27th PlaceB1D2BR,2BA$2.77
1451 E 21st St, Unit 31451 E 21st St2BR,1BA$3.13
The Lorenzo1x1 - Botticelli1BR,1BA$1.78
1352 E 21st StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
JasperS2Studio ,1BA$3.69
1012 E Adams Blvd, Unit 21012 E Adams BlvdStudio ,1BA$3.00
225 W 25th StStudioStudio ,1BA$6.08

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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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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