Cheap Homes for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (146 Rentals)

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property at 232 E 27th St

$599

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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232 E 27th St

Los AngelesCA90011

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property at 8813 Boydton St

$890

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$890

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8813 Boydton St

RosemeadCA91770

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property at 13729 Philadelphia St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13729 Philadelphia St

WhittierCA90601
property at 749 Columbia Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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749 Columbia Ave, Unit 301

749 Columbia Ave
Los AngelesCA90017
property at 789 E 41st Pl

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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789 E 41st Pl, Unit Front

789 E 41st Pl
Los AngelesCA90011

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property at 220 Daroca Ave

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Daroca Ave

San GabrielCA91775

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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 Shared BathroomsStudio,6BA$695
New Genesis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Huntington ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$800
Westlake Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$845
Metro at FlorenceStudioStudio,1BA$852
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
729 S. Union Ave.Great Studio apartment home for rent near Downt...Studio,1BA$995
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Adams Hill LoftsBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA

As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Los Angeles area is the $1.20 price per square foot 621 S Broadway Model at 621 S Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the City West neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Southeast Los Angeles apartment is the 2635 Dobinson St Model at 2635 Dobinson St, Unit 101 starting at $2,695 with a $1.35 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$1.20
2635 Dobinson St, Unit 1012635 Dobinson St3BR,2BA$1.35
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
3250 Andrita St3250 Andrita St1BR,1BA$1.62
725-729 S Spring StLoftsStudio ,1BA$1.66
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
43rd Place ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.59
The Lorenzo Student Housing1x1 - Botticelli1BR,1BA$1.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Los Angeles

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Los Angeles?

There are currently 15037 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $99,999. There are also 872 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Los Angeles ranging from $599 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Los Angeles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Los Angeles ranges from $599 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,958.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southeast Los Angeles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southeast Los Angeles range from $1,869 to $43,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $599 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,105.

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