Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $300 (361 Rentals)

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property at 729 S Union Ave

729 S Union Ave

Los AngelesCA90017

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2529 4th St

Los AngelesCA90057

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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. Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. 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
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$845
Fraser FlatsStudioStudio,$870
Hotel AlexandriaAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
Haye's HouseStudioStudio,1BA$962
BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
926 S Lake StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
402 N Soto StBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,056
813 Ride Out WayStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA

As of October 18, 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 5x4 C Model at Hub LA Figueroa starting at $2,445 with a $1.43 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
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.76
The Shire2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.88
1618 E Vernon Ave, Unit 16181618 E Vernon Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Santee CourtSTUDIO (K)Studio ,1BA$1.82
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
1265 E Adams Blvd12655BR,4BA$1.88

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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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Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #17

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

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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 $1,100.

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 174 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 $338 which is $11,412 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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