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2529 4th St

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Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Los Angeles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 807 S Flower St priced from $645. 647 18th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Southeast Los Angeles apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$645
647 18th StStudio Private BathStudio,1BA$695
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$845
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
Haye's HouseStudioStudio,1BA$962
The Silver on SotoStudio 5Studio,1BA$994
Arthur Emery ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
729 S. Union Ave.Great Studio apartment home for rent near Downt...Studio,1BA$995
BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
402 N. Soto St.BachelorStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA

As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Los Angeles area is the $1.34 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Southeast Los Angeles apartment is the 1777 Wilcox Ave Model at 1777 Wilcox Ave, Unit A starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Los Angeles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
621 S Broadway, Unit 3621 S Broadway2BR,1BA$1.34
1777 Wilcox Ave, Unit A1777 Wilcox Ave4BR,2.5BA$1.70
2635 Dobinson St, Unit 1012635 Dobinson St3BR,2BA$1.40
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.76
Rosslyn Lofts ApartmentsLoft KStudio ,1BA$1.64
1618 E Vernon Ave, Unit 16181618 E Vernon Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
2624 Live Oak St, Unit Studio2624 Live Oak St1BR,1BA$1.59
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Los Angeles?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Los Angeles is 807 S Flower St which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Southeast Los Angeles costs $11,750.

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 427 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 $392 which is $11,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Los Angeles.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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