Cheap Homes for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $500 (115 Rentals)

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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 $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
Beautiful Dormitory Style Housing Available0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Hotel AlexandriaAlexandria Apartments 35%Studio,1BA$849
Adams Hill Lofts LLCBachelor w/KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,053
South Park Place Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Arthur Emery Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,145
2532 DALY STREET0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Park WilshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Westland @ ReginaStudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA

As of June 25, 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 744 Hendricks Ave Model at 744 Hendricks Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,000 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
744 Hendricks Ave, Unit #1744 Hendricks Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
3745 Imperial Hwy.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
a8132BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.79
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
Chateau Nob Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
University Gateway2b - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
1331 Burwood St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
807 S Flower St1B/1B1BR,1BA$0.81
Wicklow CommonStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74

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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 14846 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Los Angeles, CA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $43,550. There are also 740 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Los Angeles ranging from $599 to $24,000.

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 $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,893.

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 $2,199 to $17,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,028.

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