
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $2,100 (9 Rentals)


Villas Del Lago

208 E. 120th St.

Mosaic Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Los Angeles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Los Angeles Studio Apartments | $2,156 | $695 | $9,999 |
| Southeast Los Angeles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $645 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Los Angeles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $1,123 | $10,000+ |
Southeast Los Angeles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,409 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Los Angeles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Los Angeles 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,224 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Quincy Jones Elementary
Nava College Preparatory Academy
George Washington Carver Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Los Angeles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Los Angeles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Los Angeles is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Los Angeles?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Los Angeles is Flores Del Valle which is listed at $1,901, while the average apartment in Southeast Los Angeles costs $3,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Los Angeles?
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 127 regular apartments in Southeast Los Angeles 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 Southeast Los Angeles?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Los Angeles have an average cost of $531 which is $3,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Los Angeles.
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