Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Station Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (22 Rentals)

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King Edward
Studio Apartments

King Edward

121 E 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Ballington Plaza
Studio Apartments

Ballington Plaza

622 Wall StLos Angeles, CA 90014
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Fairview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Apartments

571 Fairview AveLos Angeles, CA 90033

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1815 E 2nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1815 E 2nd St

1815 E 2nd StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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1724-1736 Workman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1724-1736 Workman St

1724-1736 Workman StLos Angeles, CA 90031
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121 S Gless St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 S Gless St

121 S Gless StLos Angeles, CA 90033
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a813
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

a813

813 Alpine StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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830 Bartlett St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

830 Bartlett St.

830 Bartlett StLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Bunker Heights Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bunker Heights Apartments

849 N Bunker Hill AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
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Hellman Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hellman Lofts

411 S Main StLos Angeles, CA 90013
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Union Station, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE priced from $995. Mikado Little Tokyo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Union Station apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BEAUTIFUL DORMITORY STYLE HOUSING AVAILABLE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Mikado Little TokyoMicro UnitsStudio,1BA$1,445
Fairview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
3rd St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,592
San Fernando Building LoftsLOFTA1Studio,1BA$1,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Station, CA

As of November 26, 2025 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 Loft K Model at Rosslyn Lofts Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the City West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1919 East 4th Street, Unit Unit #11919 East 4th Street3BR,2BA$1.76
Rosslyn Lofts ApartmentsLoft KStudio ,1BA$1.64
720 Bartlett St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
AVA Little TokyoB6V2BR,2BA$2.77
Close to everything, far from the ordinary! Live near it all!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07
Tailor Lofts1 bedroom / 1 bath Plans H-J1BR,1BA$2.36
Hellman Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.03
Binford Lofts411Studio ,1BA$2.79
900 College St.2BD x 1BA2BR,1BA$2.82
636 N HILL PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #78

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,909.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Station?

The cheapest apartment in Union Station is 3rd St which is listed at $1,592, 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 15 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 $252 which is $4,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Station.

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