
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Toy DIstrict Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Toy DIstrict area of Los Angeles.


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The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments

The Broadway Lofts

The Jeffries

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430 S Broadway, Unit 511

Pacific Electric Lofts

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Tailor Lofts

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430 S Broadway, Unit 408
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430 S Broadway, Unit 609

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Marley Lofts

The Mercantile Lofts

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420 San Pedro St

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Toy DIstrict, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Toy DIstrict?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy DIstrict Studio Apartments | $2,035 | $795 | $4,325 |
| Toy DIstrict 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,348 | $1,530 | $3,939 |
| Toy DIstrict 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $2,313 | $5,200 |
| Toy DIstrict 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $2,500 | $5,862 |
| Toy DIstrict 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $2,750 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Available Toy DIstrict Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Toy DIstrict area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at New Genesis Apartments priced from $795. Alexandria Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $927. Here are the most affordable Toy DIstrict apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Alexandria Apartments | Alexandria Apartments 35% | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| Pacific Electric Lofts | Studio Bed 1 Bath (lb) | Studio,1BA | $1,577 |
| The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L2 | Studio,1BA | $1,585 |
| The Broadway Lofts | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,698 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Toy DIstrict, CA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Toy DIstrict area is the $3.18 price per square foot SV (PENTHOUSE) Model at Santee Court in the in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $5,157. The second greatest value Toy DIstrict apartment is the 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O Model at Tailor Lofts starting at $2,750 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Toy DIstrict apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Court | SV (PENTHOUSE) | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Tailor Lofts | 4 bedroom / 2 bath Plans M-O | 4BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 4th & Main | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Marley Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Pacific Electric Lofts | Studio Bed 1 Bath (lb) | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Jeffries | Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Chester Williams Building | UNIT 2 | 1BR,2BA | $3.19 |
| The Mercantile Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
| The Lofts at the Security Building Apartments | 01L1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Toy DIstrict Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Toy DIstrict?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Toy DIstrict is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Toy DIstrict?
The cheapest apartment in Toy DIstrict is New Genesis Apartments which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Toy DIstrict costs $3,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Toy DIstrict?
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 11 regular apartments in Toy DIstrict 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 Toy DIstrict?
Cheap apartments in Toy DIstrict have an average cost of $177 which is $3,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Toy DIstrict.
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