
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Station Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Station?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Station Studio Apartments | $2,245 | $795 | $3,500 |
| Union Station 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $1,530 | $4,372 |
| Union Station 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,248 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
| Union Station 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,044 | $2,845 | $7,500 |
| Union Station 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Union Station Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Union Station Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Station area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at New Genesis Apartments priced from $795. BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Union Station apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Genesis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,384 |
| 3rd St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,582 |
| The Jeffries | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Station, CA
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Station area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1919 East 4th Street Model at 1919 East 4th Street, Unit Unit #1 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Union Station apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style Model at RiverFront live - Work Lofts starting at $2,800 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Station apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 East 4th Street, Unit Unit #1 | 1919 East 4th Street | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| RiverFront live - Work Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Rosslyn Lofts | Loft K | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 2022 E 2nd St | 2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Tailor Lofts | 1 bedroom / 1 bath Plans H-J | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Binford Lofts | 411 | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| 701 N. Hill Pl. | 2BD x 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 900 College St. | 2BD x 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Hellman Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Station Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Station?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Station is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Station?
The cheapest apartment in Union Station is New Genesis Apartments which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Union Station costs $4,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Station?
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 21 regular apartments in Union Station 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 Union Station?
Cheap apartments in Union Station have an average cost of $290 which is $4,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Station.
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