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property at 636 E 121st Pl

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636 E 121st Pl, Unit 2

636 E 121st Pl
Los AngelesCA90059

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property at 360 W Ave 26

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360 W Ave 26, Unit 228

360 W Ave 26
Los AngelesCA90031

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property at 2339 Lillyvale Ave

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2339 Lillyvale Ave, Unit 161

2339 Lillyvale Ave
Los AngelesCA90032

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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
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$845
Alexandria ApartmentsAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$927
BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
729 S. Union Ave.Great Studio apartment home for rent near Downt...Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA

As of February 13, 2026 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 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$1.34
2635 Dobinson St, Unit 1012635 Dobinson St3BR,2BA$1.35
Hub LA Figueroa5x4 C5BR,4BA$1.43
1919 East 4th Street, Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.76
RiverFront live - Work Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.69
1618 E Vernon Ave, Unit 16181618 E Vernon Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
The Lorenzo Student Housing1x1 - Botticelli1BR,1BA$1.82
11732 Killian St, Unit C11732 Killian St1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 Southeast Los Angeles

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

There are currently 15021 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $404 to $43,550. There are also 957 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Los Angeles ranging from $599 to $20,500.

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 $20,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,702.

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 $14,975. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,105.

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