
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Station Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (26 Rentals)
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Grand Plaza Senior Apartments

Private bedroom in 5 bed/5 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/7 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/7 bath Home

701 N. Hill Pl.

The Jeffries

La Plaza Village

2601 Main St
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Union Station - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Los Angeles, CA by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser. See how it ranks!
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Station?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union Station Studio Apartments | $2,370 | $1,122 | $3,379 |
Union Station 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
Union Station 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,755 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Union Station 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $2,700 | $4,306 |
Union Station 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $3,346 | $3,995 |
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There are currently 26 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 Grand Plaza Senior Apartments priced from $1,122. Mariachi Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Union Station apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,122 |
Mariachi Plaza Apartments | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $1,195 |
Mikado Little Tokyo | Micro Units | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
The Jeffries | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
a813 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
La Plaza Village | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,884 |
216 S. St. Louis St | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
HB | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
One Santa Fe | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,964 |
830 Bartlett St. | 1 BD x 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Station, CA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Station area is the $1.94 price per square foot 1919 East 4th Street Model at 1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Union Station apartment is the LOFT 312 Model at The Newberry Lofts / Artist Loft Apartments starting at $4,499 with a $2.65 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. |
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1919 East 4th Street, Unit #1 | 1919 East 4th Street | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
The Newberry Lofts / Artist Loft Apartments | LOFT 312 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
800 New Depot St, Unit 1 | 800 New Depot St | 3BR,2BA | $2.20 |
1001 Doyle Pl, Unit B201 | 1001 Doyle Pl | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
1614 Pleasant Ave, Unit 204 | 1614 Pleasant Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
HB | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
Close to everything, far from the ordinary | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
636 N HILL PLACE | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
216 S. St. Louis St | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Grand Plaza Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
Ranked #94
Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Union Station Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
99 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Station?
The cheapest apartment in Union Station is Grand Plaza Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,179, while the average apartment in Union Station costs $3,815.
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 8 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 $120 which is $3,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Station.
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